Tender

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Munsary - Highland

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT

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08 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Munsary - Highland" is currently in the tender stage, managed by Scottish Natural Heritage - NatureScot, based in Edinburgh, UK. This contract pertains to services in the environmental protection industry category, specifically focusing on the restoration of peatlands in the Highland region. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, encouraging wide participation. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th September 2025 at 12:00 noon, followed by the opening of bids at 12:30 PM the same day. Although the contract is dependent on funding, the preferred contractor will be notified on this date as well.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those experienced in habitat restoration and conservation. Companies with expertise in planting and environmental science could find this tender advantageous, given its potential scale and impact. Furthermore, as the submission is through electronic means, businesses with robust digital capabilities may find it easier to meet submission requirements. NatureScot's role as the central purchasing body indicates the importance of this initiative in Scotland's environmental goals, making it an attractive project for companies aiming to enhance their profile in the UK's public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Munsary - Highland

Notice Description

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Munsary - Highland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Process for Proposed Restoration. Please see SoR for all detail relating to this opportunity. All Questions and Answers pertaining to the SoR, other than site visit, should be submitted via this PCS portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538685
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

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
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peatlandactiontender@nature.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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