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06 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Peatland Restoration - Inverbroom" project is currently in its tender stage. The buyer, 3E Services Ltd, is seeking contractors for an environmental protection project located at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Inverbroom Reserve, near Garve, Scotland. This open tender, classified under works, involves the restoration of degraded peatland across 816 hectares. Interested parties must submit electronic bids by 17:00 on 11th September 2026. The contract award period starts on the same day, and the contract is planned to span three years. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging a wide range of submissions to support the project's success.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration, particularly those with expertise in peatland habitat recovery. Companies with a track record of managing complex ecological projects would find this procurement particularly beneficial for growth. The project requires suppliers who can commit to a long-term engagement and manage extensive land restoration. The work includes addressing erosion, bare peat pans, and micro-erosion issues, providing an exciting challenge for businesses capable of delivering sustainable environmental solutions. The potential for multiple-year funding makes this an attractive opportunity for firms in the environmental sector seeking to expand their portfolio of large-scale projects.

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Notice Title

Peatland Restoration - Inverbroom

Notice Description

Proposed peatland restoration on Scottish Wildlife Trust's Inverbroom reserve

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project area covers approximately 816 hectares in the north-west of the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Inverbroom reserve, lying to the west of the A832 approximately 6 miles west of Braemore Junction at an altitude of 320-650m above sea level. The project area contains degraded blanket bog affected by hagg and gully erosion, eroding bare peat pans, micro-erosion and modified peatland. A multi-year funding application over three years will be made and informed by responses to this tender. The tender is structured to allow contractors to bid for restoring either the whole site or for (approximately) either half of the site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561829
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

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
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months 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
3E SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 7PY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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