Tender

Peatland Restoration - Mar Estate, Alltan Odhar

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, has initiated a tender process for the "Peatland Restoration - Mar Estate, Alltan Odhar" project. The contract, focused on environmental protection and general public services, entails a peatland restoration in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. This procurement, under an open procedure, is in the tender stage and boasts a total project value of £311,717. The procurement process is being conducted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform, with the submission deadline set for 10 February 2026 at midday. The award period also commences on this date. Contractors will be expected to comply with a 90-day performance timeline, beginning in July 2026, contingent on environmental constraints, and concluding by 18 September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and civil engineering works. Firms that can supply the required machinery, offer expertise in peatland management, or facilitate airlift logistics will find particular advantage. The project offers growth potential for suppliers capable of delivering services within the stipulated timeframe and budget, demonstrating adaptability to the ecological considerations unique to the Cairngorms region. Businesses experienced in similar large-scale environmental projects and those with a focus on sustainable practices will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Peatland Restoration - Mar Estate, Alltan Odhar

Notice Description

This contract notice provides a statement of requirements for a peatland restoration project to be delivered in the Cairngorms National Park. The work will be tendered on a day rate basis. Peatland ACTION funding for the Cairngorms National Park Authority 2026/27 programme will be determined in the early part of 2026. Funding for this project will therefore be confirmed at that time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mar Estate are seeking a competent contractor to deliver this work and aim to award contracts ready for commencement on 1 July 2026. This date is dependent on breeding bird constraints, and the commencement date will be confirmed in June 2026. Contractors should be prepared for project commencement not being until later in July as a possibility. An airlift is to be carried out within the first 2 weeks of July (pending confirmation of no breeding bird constraints), to ensure materials are in place to carry out track maintenance works on the way into site. During this time, one excavator will be required to load the stone at the laydown area, and one machine will be required to carry out the track maintenance. Mobilisation of all four machines to the project area must then be carried out for restoration works to start 15 July 2026. Works must be completed, and all equipment mobilised away from the site, by 18 September 2026. This deadline reflects estate requirements and tenders will need to demonstrate this deadline for completion can be met.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821411
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547811
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

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,717 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547811
    Peatland Restoration - Mar Estate, Alltan Odhar - This contract notice provides a statement of requirements for a peatland restoration project to be delivered in the Cairngorms National Park. The work will be tendered on a day rate basis. Peatland ACTION funding for the Cairngorms National Park Authority 2026/27 programme will be determined in the early part of 2026. Funding for this project will therefore be confirmed at that time.

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