Achentoul Estate - Arichlinie & Loch Culaidh Flats - 2027-29 - Peatland ACTION - Proposed Peatland Restoration - Highland

FLOW COUNTRY RESTORATION LTD

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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Achentoul Estate - Arichlinie & Loch Culaidh Flats project involves proposed peatland restoration in the Highland region for the period 2027-2029. Managed by Flow Country Restoration Ltd, a central purchasing body located in Golspie, UK, this procurement opportunity falls under the environmental protection industry category. The current stage is the tender phase, open for submission until 3rd August 2026, with the award period beginning the same day. The tender process utilises an open procedure for works, with electronic submissions required via the specified web portal. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a recommended contractor site visit on 21st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in environmental restoration to expand their business footprint within the growing market of peatland restoration. The project requires expertise in handling and implementing complex environmental measures, making it an ideal opportunity for contractors with experience in ecological restoration, land management, and sustainable practices. Businesses able to demonstrate strong qualifications, comprehensive environmental methodologies, and a proactive approach to restoration works are best positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Achentoul Estate - Arichlinie & Loch Culaidh Flats - 2027-29 - Peatland ACTION - Proposed Peatland Restoration - Highland

Notice Description

All details are in the Statement of Requirements and Annex 1-7. Tender bids are to be submitted by filling out Annex 7 - SOR response Document. ----Strongly Recommended to Attend the Contractor Site Visit - On21-07-2026 ----

Lot Information

Lot 1

All details are available in the Statement of Requirements and Annexes 1-7. All Tender Bids are to be submitted by completing Annex 7 - SOR response Document. ----Strongly Recommended to Attend the Contractor Site Visit - On21-07-2026 ----. All details are available in the Statement of Requirements and Annexes 1-7. All Tender Bids are to be submitted by completing Annex 7 - SOR response Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836704
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559613
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

16 - Agricultural machinery

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

09112000 - Lignite and peat

09112200 - Peat

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

45100000 - Site preparation work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45454100 - Restoration work

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2027 - 22 Dec 2029 2-3 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
FLOW COUNTRY RESTORATION LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GOLSPIE
Postcode
KW10 6UB
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
East Sutherland and Edderton
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559613
    Achentoul Estate - Arichlinie & Loch Culaidh Flats - 2027-29 - Peatland ACTION - Proposed Peatland Restoration - Highland - All details are in the Statement of Requirements and Annex 1-7. Tender bids are to be submitted by filling out Annex 7 - SOR response Document. ----Strongly Recommended to Attend the Contractor Site Visit - On21-07-2026 ----

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