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24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) is inviting tenders for a peatland restoration project within the Lochportain, Cheesebay, and Hoebeg Common Grazing areas in Stornoway, UKM. This contract, titled "RPID 2290," falls under the general public services category. It is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 24th August 2026 at 12:00 PM and the award period commencing on 25th August 2026. The procurement utilises an open procedure, mainly focusing on works, and submissions are expected electronically.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration, particularly those experienced in peatland restoration projects. With a budget of £75,000, businesses providing sustainable ecological solutions or construction services within the environmental sector stand to benefit. Companies capable of deploying electronic ordering, invoicing, and capable of participating in electronic auctions are well-suited to meeting the contract requirements. The project's impact on ecological restoration could also enhance a company's portfolio, making it an attractive opportunity for growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

RPID 2290

Notice Description

Peatland restoration work within the Lochportain, Cheesebay and Hoebeg Common Grazing areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of contractor to undertake peatland restoration work to identified areas on Lochportain, Cheesebay and Hoebeg common grazing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838306
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560870
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

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-6 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - RPID
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2QG
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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