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title: "Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069225"
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buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069225

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## Summary

The Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has initiated an active tender process for establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on specialised peatland restoration services across the national forests and land of Scotland. This DPS, with the title "Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)," falls under the environmental protection industry category with a procurement classification of forestry services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1st June 2026. The procurement follows a selective restricted procedure, incorporating electronic ordering and invoicing, and aims to operate for five years, with potential extensions. The DPS facilitates a compliant route for acquiring services not covered by existing contracts, addressing both site rewetting and various restoration operations across the UKM region.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and forestry services, particularly those experienced in peatland restoration and open ground works. With an overall value of £85,560,000, the DPS promises substantial opportunities for growth by enabling companies to bid for upcoming projects through a streamlined procurement system. Suitable candidates are expected to demonstrate technical and professional competence, relevant experience, and adequate insurance. The demand for community benefits within the contract also positions this procurement as an advantageous avenue for businesses committed to contributing positively to local communities, fostering growth, sustainability, and development within the sector. Businesses able to comply with the specific requirements and eager to establish long-term relationships with a public body like FLS will find this tender particularly beneficial.

## Notice

FLS is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Specialised Peatland Restoration services across Scotland's national forests and land. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired. The scope of the DPS is primarily for restoration operations including but not limited to: - Site Rewetting and Associated Services including peatland rewetting and hydrological restoration, hag and gully restoration, and mulching; - Specialised Peatland Harvesting including specialised tree removal for peatland restoration, mechanical mulching, and brash and timber management; - Supporting works including chainsaw works, temporary watercourse crossings, creation of access tracks, and supply and installation of associated materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041382-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | DPS validity period will be for five years (60 months). FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years (60 months). A retender would need to be published within 12 months before the planned end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041382-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831155
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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