Tender

Peatland Restoration - Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority has initiated a tender process for a peatland restoration project at the Balmoral Estate, Black Burn, revisiting previous efforts. The project falls under the environmental protection industry category and is located in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland (UKM50). The procurement is at the tender stage, having been initiated on 12th June 2026, with a submission deadline set for 17th July 2026. This open procedure tender aims to select a contractor for the works valued at £290,000, with contracts awarded starting from 17th July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications electronically through the designated platform. The project work is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026, and completion is expected by 18th December 2026.

This peatland restoration tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental conservation, restoration works, or those with expertise in handling large-scale ecological projects. Companies with experience in peatland and landscape restoration, particularly those capable of executing hand labour and managing exclusion zones, will be well-suited for this contract. The tender offers a robust opportunity for environmental firms to expand their portfolio within the UK, leveraging the full project timeline of 180 days. The open procedure further widens participation, allowing diverse businesses to compete, ultimately fostering a competitive environment for quality restoration services. Engaging with this procurement could enhance a company's reputation and lead to future collaborations on similar environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Peatland Restoration - Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026

Notice Description

Peatland restoration project to be delivered in Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

requirements for a revisit to a previously worked peatland restoration site on Balmoral Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. Further work is required to secure successful restoration outcomes for this peatland area. This is a day rate tender, the funding for which will be confirmed by July 2026. The client for these works is Balmoral Estate. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) - Cairngorms Peatland ACTION programme is providing the funding for the works and acting as Designer for the project. The total area of the project is 49 ha. Hand labour is located within Zone 1 only, totalling approximately 11ha, with the potential to extend into other zones if funding permits (tbc end July 2026). There are c9.6ha of exclusion zones where no works are required / permitted. Works will commence 10th August 2026 with an expected completion date of no later than 18th December 2026.

Options: any related activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557903
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

45112300 - Infill and land-reclamation work

45112500 - Earthmoving work

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

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 months 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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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