Proposed Peatland Restoration - Talladh a Bheite Estate: Sron a Chlaonaidh & Carn Dearg

ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZORA ECOSYSTEMS)

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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Zulu Forest Ltd, trading as Zora Ecosystems, is overseeing a tender process titled "Proposed Peatland Restoration - Talladh a Bheite Estate: Sròn a Chlaonaidh & Càrn Dearg." This procurement falls under the works category in the environmental protection industry. The major task involves restoring eroding peatlands across 300 hectares at the estate located in Bridge of Ericht, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The tender is currently at the active stage, with key dates indicating submissions are due by 20 August 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing electronic submissions through the specified online platform.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations in environmental restoration and land management sectors, especially those specialising in peatland conservation. It offers a substantial project involving collaboration with NatureScot's Peatland ACTION team, highlighting the need for skilled contractors experienced in environmental projects. Businesses with expertise in ecological restoration, leveraging sustainable practices, and large-scale land rehabilitation will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, potentially leading to long-term growth in providing solutions for similar restoration projects.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Talladh a Bheite Estate: Sron a Chlaonaidh & Carn Dearg

Notice Description

Talladh a Bheithe Estate and Zora Ecosystems will collaborate with NatureScot's Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to restore an actively eroding area of peatland across 300 ha of the estate. The work will be delivered in several phases, with restoration expected to begin in summer/autumn 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for a new phase of peatland restoration at Talladh a Bheithe Estate. Talladh a Bheithe Estate and Zora Ecosystems will collaborate with the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to undertake peatland restoration within an actively eroding peatland area across Talladh a Bheithe Estate totalling approximately 300 ha.. All details relating to this opportunity can be found within the Statement of Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838390
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560895
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

45454100 - Restoration work

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZORA ECOSYSTEMS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN25 4BF
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560895
    Proposed Peatland Restoration - Talladh a Bheite Estate: Sron a Chlaonaidh & Carn Dearg - Talladh a Bheithe Estate and Zora Ecosystems will collaborate with NatureScot's Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to restore an actively eroding area of peatland across 300 ha of the estate. The work will be delivered in several phases, with restoration expected to begin in summer/autumn 2027.

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