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21 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Amenity Trust is seeking tenders for a peatland restoration project, titled "Ayres of Selivoe, Shetland, Peatland Restoration." This project falls within the "Environmental protection" industry category, aiming to restore 51 hectares across two hill apportionments near Selivoe, Shetland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, employing an open procedure method. The tender submission period closes on 28th August 2026, with the award anticipated to start on 31st August 2026. The contracting will run from 2nd August 2027 to 29th February 2028. This opportunity is geographically targeted to businesses around Shetland, with a total estimated value of £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and land management services. Firms with experience in peatland restoration and those capable of providing such services electronically via the specified submission portal will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. The project’s focus on environmental outcomes offers a notable opportunity for businesses prioritising sustainable and ecological operations to enhance their portfolio and expertise in government-related contracts.

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Notice Title

Ayres of Selivoe, Shetland, Peatland Restoration

Notice Description

51ha of peatland restoration on 2 hill apportionments near Selivoe, Shetland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Peatland Action 51ha proposed peatland restoration of hill apportionments near Selivoe, Shetland. 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. Please note deadline within the SoR for Questions and Answers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838015
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560612
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2027 - 29 Feb 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND AMENITY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0NY
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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