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Ford and Etal River and Wetland Restoration

TWEED FORUM

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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tweed Forum, a central purchasing body located in Melrose, has announced an active tender for the "Ford and Etal River and Wetland Restoration" project. This tender, focused on environmental protection services, involves the concept and outline design phase for a restoration project within the Ford & Etal Estate, situated in the UKC21 region. The process follows an open procedure and submissions are accepted electronically until 2nd September 2026, with the awarding phase commencing the same day at 14:00. Interested parties should be aware that the contract period is scheduled from 28th September 2026 to 18th January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in enhancing freshwater environments and improving biodiversity. Companies that can provide innovative designs and natural flood management solutions are particularly well-suited for this project, as the work aligns with estate-wide initiatives and a PA2 Feasibility Study. The platform supports interests in projects that bolster sustainable environmental practices, providing a potential gateway for participating firms to expand their portfolio in environmental restoration within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ford and Etal River and Wetland Restoration

Notice Description

Concept & outline design phase for a river & wetland restoration project based within the Ford & Etal estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We seek to commission a Designer to produce Concept and Outline Designs to enhance the freshwater environment and improve water quality, increase biodiversity and provide natural flood management benefits. This work is facilitated by Tweed Forum and is part of the River Till Restoration Strategy. It will form part of the Estate's wider Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Scheme and is funded through a PA2 Feasibility Study.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839336
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561650
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 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
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DF
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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