---
title: "Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736473"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (NATSCOT)"
published: "2025-02-17"
---

# Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (NATSCOT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736473

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage (NATScot) has awarded a contract for a feasibility study under the "Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) – Sutherland - Highlands" project. The project falls within the environmental protection category and is located in the UKM region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to APEM ltd for a value of GBP 19,646.16. The process followed an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The key dates include the tender start date on 23 June 2023 and the contract's signing on 19 July 2023. The contract period is set from 21 July 2023 to 22 December 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental protection and related services. The project focuses on peatland restoration, creating growth potential for businesses with expertise in ecological assessments, environmental consulting, and land management. Large companies like APEM ltd have successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with substantial resources and relevant experience are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procurement method used in this process allows for a broad range of businesses to participate, fostering a competitive market environment.

## Notice

Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524037 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,646 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (NATSCOT) |
| Additional buyers | NATURESCOT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524037
- 23 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481927

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481927&idx=1
  23rd June 2023 - FS87 - Statement of Requirements - Altnaharra - North - Highlands
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481927&idx=2
  23rd June 2023 - FS87 - Shape Files - Altnaharra - North - Highlands -
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481927
  Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands - Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524037
  Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands - Peatland ACTION - Feasibility Study - FS87 - Altnaharra (North) - Sutherland - Highlands

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736473

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