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Proposed Peatland Restoration - Merkland Estate, Phase 1, Highlands - ADLnature

ADLnature

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25 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ADLnature is procuring peatland restoration works at Merkland Estate in the Highlands. The project aims to restore a degraded peatland area using standard restoration techniques described in the Peatland ACTION Technical Compendium. The work covers a substantial area affected by peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, micro-erosion and drains, requiring practical intervention to improve the condition and function of the site. The procurement is classified as works, with the main subject being environmental restoration and peatland rehabilitation. Supporting project information covers the statement of requirements, costs, site designations, peat depth and access. ADLnature is the buying organisation and NatureScot is identified as the review body.

The process has reached tender: ADLnature invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It is divided into one lot and bids must be submitted by 14 September 2026 at 09:00 UTC. Bids are scheduled to open at the same time, with the award period beginning then. The contract period is 540 days. Bids must remain valid until 30 April 2027. The tender is for works covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. Variants are not allowed, submissions must be in English, and bidders must provide the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to the contract. Electronic payment will be available and electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits contractors with practical experience delivering peatland restoration and related environmental or land-management works. Relevant capability includes repairing or treating peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, areas of micro-erosion and drainage features, using established peatland restoration techniques. Suppliers should be able to plan and manage work across a significant natural site, interpret information on peat depth and site designations, and work within the access arrangements identified for Merkland Estate. The requirement is also suited to businesses that can assemble an appropriately qualified project team and provide staff names and qualifications with their bid. Contractors should have the operational capacity, site-management skills and environmental experience needed to deliver a substantial restoration project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Merkland Estate, Phase 1, Highlands - ADLnature

Notice Description

The propose of this project is to restore an otherwise degraded area of peatland through the use of standard restoration techniques (that can be found within the Peatland ACTION Technical compendium (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium). The project includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, micro-erosion and drains

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for a proposed peatland restoration project. The propose of this project is to restore an otherwise degraded area of peatland through the use of standard restoration techniques (that can be found within the Peatland ACTION Technical compendium (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium). The project includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans and micro-erosion. The statement of requirements provides a greater level of detail on all associated elements of the project. Please contact ADLnature directly if further information is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562998
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
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADLnature
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1SG
Postcode Area
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562998
    Proposed Peatland Restoration - Merkland Estate, Phase 1, Highlands - ADLnature - The propose of this project is to restore an otherwise degraded area of peatland through the use of standard restoration techniques (that can be found within the Peatland ACTION Technical compendium (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium). The project includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, micro-erosion and drains

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