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Proposed Peatland Restoration - Tarras Valley (Phase 2) - South Scotland

CRICHTON CARBON CENTRE

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03 Aug 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crichton Carbon Centre is initiating an open procurement process for the proposed Peatland Restoration in Tarras Valley (Phase 2) located in South Scotland. Tagged under the Environment industry category, this project aims to restore 316.66 hectares of peatland. This tender is in the active stage, with the tender period concluding on 28th August 2026, followed by a planned award period starting on 1st September 2026. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, and submissions are welcomed electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental protection and restoration services to expand their portfolio in the UK. With a focus on the restoration of peatlands, companies experienced in environmental or ecological restoration are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement, led by the Crichton Carbon Centre—a central purchasing body based in Dumfries and Galloway—offers firms an avenue to engage in a socially and ecologically significant project, enabling business growth while contributing to ecological conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Tarras Valley (Phase 2) - South Scotland

Notice Description

The restoration of 316.66

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be undertaken via NatureScot Peatland ACTION's procurement exercise, completed by external partners of Peatland ACTION on behalf of the applicant for Peatland ACTION funding (Landowner)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561492
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
3 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 21 Feb 2028 1-6 months
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
CRICHTON CARBON CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Postcode
DG7 3NP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Castle Douglas and Crocketford
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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