Tender

Peatland Restoration - Wemyss & March Phase 6

TWEED FORUM

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Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tweed Forum has issued an active tender for a project titled "Peatland Restoration - Wemyss & March Phase 6," in the Environmental Protection industry category. The buying organisation, situated in Melrose, focuses on restoring a 316-hectare blanket bog at the Wemyss & March Estate in the Scottish Borders, UKM91 region. This open procurement process follows an electronic submission method, with key dates including a tender period ending on 10th September 2025 at 12:00 PM and an award period commencing shortly thereafter. This project features a contract notice available on the Public Contracts Scotland website, indicating the constraints of bird nesting seasons for the timeline of groundworks, expected between September and March.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and land management, particularly those with experience in peatland restoration projects. Contractors skilled in managing restoration work within ecological constraints and capable of handling large-scale land projects would be well-suited to compete. The estimated contract value of £150,000 makes it a lucrative opportunity for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in environmental protection works. Embracing electronic submissions streamlines the application process, encouraging participation from a broad range of qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland Restoration - Wemyss & March Phase 6

Notice Description

This contract is for the restoration of a 316-hectare area of blanket bog at Wemyss & March Estate in the Scottish Borders. The area comprises two separate subsites on two neighbouring farms; Chapelhope & Winterhopeburn. Both farms are managed mainly for livestock grazing. Timing of the groundworks will be constrained by the bird nesting season, therefore, delivery of works is likely to be between September-March.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the restoration of a 245-hectare area of blanket bog at Wemyss & March Estate in the Scottish Borders. The area comprises two separate subsites on two neighbouring farms; Chapelhope & Winterhopeburn. Both farms are managed mainly for livestock grazing. Timing of the groundworks will be constrained by the bird nesting season, therefore, delivery of works is likely to be between September-March.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807154
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536862
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@tweedforum.org
Contact Phone
+44 1896849723

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DF
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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