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PEATLAND RESTORATION SCHEME RSPB Oa Phase 4 Islay

RSPB Scotland

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16 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland is seeking a contractor for peatland restoration at the RSPB Oa nature reserve on Islay, near Port Ellen in Argyll. The works are intended to restore blanket bog functionality and repair damaged peatland. Activities include blocking artificial drainage channels and erosion gullies using peat and plastic, reprofiling steep bare peat faces and former peat cuttings, and addressing microerosion. The procurement is classified as works, with a primary classification for landscape protection and restoration. The tender description refers to work across 213 hectares, while the lot description refers to 313 hectares; bidders should confirm the correct area and scope in the tender documents. The work is on a remote nature-reserve site, with access from the Oa Monument visitors’ car park.

The procurement reached tender: RSPB Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. A compulsory site visit is required for any contractor wishing to tender. Attendance must be confirmed by 29 July 2026; the visit is scheduled for 12 August 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00. The tender submission deadline and bid opening are both 25 August 2026 at 09:00. The contract period is 1 January to 31 March 2027. Bids must remain valid for 180 days. One lot is described, with variants not allowed and no renewal or additional-purchase option. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is allowed. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits environmental contractors with practical peatland restoration capability, particularly experience of blocking drains and erosion gullies, reprofiling peat hags and former cuttings, and working to restoration method statements and technical specifications. Suppliers need the plant, materials, labour and site-management capacity to deliver substantial works across a large blanket-bog restoration area within a short seasonal programme. Experience working in remote, environmentally sensitive sites would be valuable, including managing access, hazards, archaeological constraints and designated-site requirements. The compulsory site visit requires a representative to walk up to 1 kilometre over rough, uneven ground, so bidders need staff able to inspect and plan challenging terrain. Contractors should also be comfortable pricing works from maps, restoration plans, technical specifications and a formal pricing schedule.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEATLAND RESTORATION SCHEME RSPB Oa Phase 4 Islay

Notice Description

To repair damage on 213 ha of peatland within RSPB Oa nature reserve on Islay. To restore blanket bog functionality. Peatland restoration activities will include: gully and drain blocking using peat and plastic and reprofiling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Our aim is to repair damage on 313 ha of peatland within RSPBs Oa nature reserve on Islay, so that the blanket bog can restore its functionality. Peatland restoration activities will comprise of blocking artificial drainage and erosion gullies and reprofiling steep bare face peat hags and former peat cuttings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837655
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560325
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

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
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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