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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Coignafearn Estate has issued an active tender for peatland restoration, titled "Proposed Peatland Restoration - Coignafearn Estate - Allt Calder Phase 6," under the environmental protection industry category. The project location is in the Monadhliaths, specifically at Coignafearn Estate, Tomatin, Inverness (IV137YB). This tender is at the tender stage and is being conducted as an open procedure, with electronic submissions required. Key dates include the tender closing on 31st August 2026, with the notification of the preferred contractor expected by 14th September 2026. The project is anticipated to commence in April 2027, following the decision-making process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and those with expertise in tackling hagg and gully erosion, bare peat, and micro-erosion. Companies equipped with the relevant skills and resources could contribute to restoring 100 hectares of complex blanket bog and potentially engage in a broader 750-hectare restoration programme. Businesses familiar with electronic procurement processes and those capable of working within a central purchasing framework will find this an excellent chance to expand their portfolio in the works sector, particularly in public environmental projects funded by Peatland ACTION. Suitable candidates would include environmental contractors, conservation firms, and organisations experienced in large-scale ecological rehabilitation projects.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Coignafearn Estate - Allt Calder Phase 6

Notice Description

Coignafearn Estate is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to carry out peatland restoration on a single 100ha phase of complex blanket bog in the Monadhliaths proposed to start in April 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single 100ha phase of complex blanket bog restoration in the Monadhliaths. A range of restoration techniques are proposed to treat hagg and gully erosion; bare peat; and micro-erosion. This site has previously had drains restored and is part of a wider peatland restoration programme on the Estate covering approximately 750ha.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838758
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561353
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09112200 - Peat

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45454100 - Restoration work

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
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 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
COIGNAFEARN ESTATE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS,
Postcode
IV13 7YB
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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