Tender

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Atholl Estates: Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg

ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZORA ECOSYSTEMS)

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Proposed Peatland Restoration - Atholl Estates: Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg" is initiated by Zulu Forest Ltd, trading as Zora Ecosystems, a central purchasing body located in Kent, UK. The project aims at restoring approximately 234 hectares of degraded peatland within the Atholl Estates, specifically in Pitlochry, Perthshire. This falls under the environmental protection industry category. It is currently at the 'Tender' stage with a submission deadline set for 26 May 2026 at 15:00. The open procurement method indicates a transparent and competitive bid process, and the contract is expected to commence in Summer 2026, subject to funding, with an award notification date tentatively around 2 June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors with expertise in environmental restoration and land rehabilitation. Those involved in peatland restoration could find this particularly lucrative, given the project's scale and the collaborative work with Cairngorms National Park Authority's Peatland ACTION team. Firms that can efficiently manage large-scale environmental projects, particularly those with experience in handling complex ecosystems and actively eroding landscapes, would be well-suited to compete. As addressed in the tender documents, the contract terms facilitate electronic invoicing and payment, streamlining administrative processes for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Atholl Estates: Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg

Notice Description

Atholl Estates and Zora Ecosystems are partnering with the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Peatland ACTION team and experienced contractors to restore approximately 234 hectares of artificially drained and actively eroding peatland across the central beats - Clunes and West-hand, Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg. The project lies adjacent to areas restored in 2025 and therefore forms part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate the estate's degraded peatlands. The work is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026. Further details are available in the Statement of Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for peatland restoration at Atholl Estates. Atholl Estates and Zora Ecosystems are partnering with the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Peatland ACTION team and experienced contractors to restore approximately 234 hectares of artificially drained and actively eroding peatland across the central beats - Clunes and West-hand, Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg. The project lies adjacent to areas restored in 2025 and therefore forms part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate the estate's degraded peatlands. The work is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026. All details relating to this opportunity can be found within the Statement of Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555221
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 weeks to go
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 ZORA ECOSYSTEMS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555221
    Proposed Peatland Restoration - Atholl Estates: Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg - Atholl Estates and Zora Ecosystems are partnering with the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Peatland ACTION team and experienced contractors to restore approximately 234 hectares of artificially drained and actively eroding peatland across the central beats - Clunes and West-hand, Feith Bhainn and Carn Dearg. The project lies adjacent to areas restored in 2025 and therefore forms part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate the estate's degraded peatlands. The work is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026. Further details are available in the Statement of Requirements.

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