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RSPB SCOTLAND Peatland Restoration Lumbister Phases 3 and 4 Tender, Shetland July 2026

RSPB Scotland

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24 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland is procuring peatland restoration services for Phases 3 and 4 of the Lumbister Peatland Restoration Programme. The work covers approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog at the RSPB Yell Reserve on the island of Yell, Shetland. Contractors will deliver a range of restoration measures, including blocking drains and gullies, reprofiling peat hags, stabilising bare peat and installing timber dams. The work is intended to restore the site’s peatland condition and will take place in Shetland. The buying organisation is RSPB Scotland, an environmental protection charity. The procurement is classified under CPV 90700000, covering environmental services. This is a single requirement rather than a multi-lot opportunity, and the stated service scope is focused on practical peatland restoration delivery.

The process has reached tender: RSPB Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English, with the tender deadline and bid opening set for 28 August 2026 at 09:00 UTC. The contract period is 1 September 2027 to 15 March 2029, covering two winter working seasons. Bids must remain valid until 30 November 2026. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. Variants are not allowed, and the contract does not include renewal or additional options. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, while electronic invoicing is allowed. A mandatory bidder site visit was arranged for 7 August 2026, with an alternative visit possible by prior agreement.

This opportunity suits an experienced peatland restoration contractor with practical capability in blanket bog restoration and the delivery of drain and gully blocking, peat hag reprofiling, bare peat stabilisation and timber dam installation. Suppliers should be equipped to manage work across a sizeable rural site and to deliver over two winter working seasons. Site access and working conditions are demanding: bidders must attend a mandatory guided site visit, be prepared to walk around 5 km over rough and uneven ground, and comply with access restrictions. Only one vehicle per bidder party is permitted for the guided visit. The requirement is well suited to contractors with relevant environmental restoration experience, suitable site teams, plant and equipment, and the capacity to work on Yell in Shetland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB SCOTLAND Peatland Restoration Lumbister Phases 3 and 4 Tender, Shetland July 2026

Notice Description

The RSPB is seeking an experienced peatland restoration contractor to deliver Phases 3 and 4 of the Lumbister Peatland Restoration Programme on Yell, Shetland. The contract covers the restoration of approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog through a range of peatland restoration techniques, including drain and gully blocking, peat hag reprofiling, bare peat stabilisation and installation of timber dams. The contract will be delivered over two winter working seasons between September 2027 and March 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The RSPB is seeking an experienced peatland restoration contractor to deliver Phases 3 and 4 of the Lumbister Peatland Restoration Programme on Yell, Shetland. The contract covers the restoration of approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog through a range of peatland restoration techniques, including drain and gully blocking, peat hag reprofiling, bare peat stabilisation and installation of timber dams. The contract will be delivered over two winter working seasons between September 2027 and March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560904
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
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 15 Mar 2029 1-2 years
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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