Tender

Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands

ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZULU ECOSYSTEMS)

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Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands" is led by Zulu Forest Ltd (trading as Zulu Ecosystems), a central purchasing body based in Kent, UK. This tender is part of the environmental protection industry category and aims to restore approximately 166 hectares of peatland at Knoydart Estate, Highlands, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 12th September 2025, and restoration work is anticipated to begin in Summer/Autumn 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender period concludes on 12th September 2025, with the award notification expected on 19th September 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and those equipped with expertise in large-scale land restoration projects. Contractors experienced in peatland rehabilitation and possessing the technical capability to manage such projects will find this contract advantageous. The collaboration with the Knoydart Foundation and NatureScot Peatland ACTION team suggests a stable funding support structure, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable projects. The project requires skilled contractors who can deliver on demanding environmental targets, making it ideally suited for companies already within the environmental conservation community or those looking to enter this space with robust capabilities.

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Notice Title

Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands

Notice Description

The Knoydart Foundation and Zulu Ecosystems will collaborate with the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to undertake peatland restoration within an artificially drained and actively eroding peatland area across Knoydart Estate, totalling approximately 166 ha. This work will be the first delivery of peatland restoration on Knoydart Estate and will be delivered in one phase, with restoration work expected to begin in Summer/Autumn 2026. All details are contained within the Statement of Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for a proposed one-phased, peatland restoration project. The Knoydart Foundation, Zulu Ecosystems, NatureScot Peatland ACTION and successful contractors will carry out a peatland restoration project within artificially drained peatland and actively eroding areas of the estate totalling approximately 166 hectares. All details are contained within the Statement of Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537562
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45454100 - Restoration work

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZULU ECOSYSTEMS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@zuluecosystems.com
Contact Phone
+44 7854577480

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN25 4BF
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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