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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is being conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage - NatureScot, for the "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2" project. The initiative falls under the industry category of Environmental Protection and is located in the Highlands of Scotland. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the deadline for electronic submissions on 17 July 2026 at 09:00 AM, and the proposal to notify the preferred contractor by the week of 27 July 2026. NatureScot acts as the buying organisation, while Inverness Sheriff Court serves as the review body, and the process is governed by the UK's procurement regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those with expertise in ecological restoration and peatland conservation. The open procedure allows a wide range of companies to compete, provided they meet the technical and economic selection criteria. As the project entails a phased approach to restoring the Dounie Estate, companies with experience in long-term project management and collaboration with public sector bodies will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. With electronic submissions enabled, businesses capable of efficiently navigating digital procurement systems will have an advantage in the bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2

Notice Description

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 and Phase 2

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558554
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
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Natural Heritage - NatureScot
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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