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title: "River Peffery Restoration - Docharty Groundworks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784961"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOCKETT AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL LTD"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# River Peffery Restoration - Docharty Groundworks

Buyer: LOCKETT AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784961

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## Summary

The procurement process for the River Peffery Restoration - Docharty Groundworks project, initiated by Lockett Agri-Environmental Ltd, focuses on environmental protection. Located in Dingwall, UK, this open procedure procurement is categorised under works in the environmental sector, specifically classified within CPV code 45262640. The main objective is to restore and enhance a section of the River Peffery and its floodplain, while reducing stresses on the Dingwall Business Park flood bund. The award process was completed with a contract being signed on 8th May 2025. Significant dates in this procurement process included the tender period ending on 28th March 2025 and the contract's execution from 7th July 2025 to 5th September 2025 at the designated site in the UKM6 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering and groundworks, particularly those focusing on flood mitigation and habitat restoration. SMEs in these sectors would find this project ideal due to its unique focus on creating wetland habitats and managing flood conditions. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it allows businesses with innovative solutions and capabilities in complex environmental projects to compete effectively. The contracted supplier, CR Contracting North LTD, an SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to undertake such specialised environmental enhancement projects, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can successfully compete and contribute to significant regional development efforts.

## Notice

The River Peffery Restoration at Docharty aims to restore and enhance a section of the River Peffery and its floodplain. At the same time the work will reduce sheer stresses on the Dingwall Business Park flood bund. This work will reconnect the River Peffery to its floodplain and and encourage the formation of a mosaic of wetland habitats while providing flood storage in high flow events.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The River Peffery Restoration at Docharty aims to restore and enhance a section of the River Peffery and its floodplain. At the same time the work will reduce sheer stresses on the Dingwall Business Park flood bund. This work will reconnect the River Peffery to its floodplain and and encourage the formation of a mosaic of wetland habitats while providing flood storage in high flow events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529937 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £458,631 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOCKETT AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL LTD |
| Locality | DINGWALL |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV15 9TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Dingwall and Seaforth |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CR CONTRACTING NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529937
- 27 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524808

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=10
  25th March 2025 - images and brief descriptions of test digs carried out in the western part of the site
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=1
  27th February 2025 - Design drawings (east)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=2
  27th February 2025 - Design drawings (west)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=3
  27th February 2025 - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=4
  27th February 2025 - Form of tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=5
  27th February 2025 - Non collusive tender certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=6
  27th February 2025 - Invitation to tender covering note
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=7
  27th February 2025 - Design method statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=8
  27th February 2025 - Spoil plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524808&idx=9
  27th February 2025 - Docharty Groundworks Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524808
  River Peffery Restoration - Docharty Groundworks - The River Peffery Restoration at Docharty aims to restore and enhance a section of the River Peffery and its floodplain. At the same time the work will reduce sheer stresses on the Dingwall Business Park flood bund. This work will reconnect the River Peffery to its floodplain and and encourage the formation of a mosaic of wetland habitats while providing flood storage in high flow events.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529937
  River Peffery Restoration - Docharty Groundworks - The River Peffery Restoration at Docharty aims to restore and enhance a section of the River Peffery and its floodplain. At the same time the work will reduce sheer stresses on the Dingwall Business Park flood bund. This work will reconnect the River Peffery to its floodplain and and encourage the formation of a mosaic of wetland habitats while providing flood storage in high flow events.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.agri-environmental.co.uk
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784961

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