Tender

Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch West

3E SERVICES LTD

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by 3E Services Ltd, identified as the buying organisation, is for a peatland restoration project titled "Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch West." This falls under the industry category of environmental protection, specifically restoration works, and is located at the Dalnacardoch Estate in Perthshire, Scotland. The current stage of this procurement is the tender phase, with key dates specified: the deadline for submissions is on 17th June 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the award period begins the same day. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and construction works, particularly those with experience in peatland restoration techniques. Companies that can provide expertise in treating drains, erosion, and other related environmental restoration activities will find this contract appealing. The project, covering a gross area of 192 hectares, is the first phase of a broader initiative to restore 523 hectares of peatland, which could pave the way for long-term partnership opportunities and potential growth in the environmental sector. Business entities with appropriate certifications and qualifications are encouraged to engage, with consideration given to electronic procurement and invoicing processes.

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Notice Title

Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch West

Notice Description

Proposed Peatland restoration on Dalnacardoch Estate

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is the first phase of a programme of peatland restoration to restore six areas of peatland at Dalnacardoch Estate (Perthshire), four to the West of the Edendon and two smaller areas in the North of the estate. These six areas of peatland cover a total of 523 hectares. This first phase covers a gross area of 192 hectares. A range of restoration techniques are proposed to treat drains; hagg and gully erosion; bare peat; and micro-erosion. This notice is published on behalf of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust which is restoring Dalnacardoch Estate. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831929
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555933
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09112200 - Peat

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

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
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 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
3E SERVICES LTD
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 7PY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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