--- title: "Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASSYNT FOUNDATION" published: "2025-03-21" --- # Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt) Buyer: ASSYNT FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824.json) ## Summary The Assynt Foundation is seeking contractors for the “Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt)” project in the Highlands. This tender falls under the services category and focuses on habitat restoration. The tender is currently in the active stage with proposals expected electronically. Key deadlines include a submission deadline on 14th April 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract’s performance period is set from 31st August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The site for the work is located at Loch Awe and Ledbeg in Assynt, Sutherland, with significant works involving the restoration of peatlands by blocking and re-profiling drainage areas and eroded peat hags. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in ecological restoration, particularly those experienced with peatland rehabilitation projects. With precise deliverables such as the creation of peat bunds and erosion control, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and the ability to deploy fieldwork teams efficiently are well-suited to compete. The open procedure ensures a fair bidding process, offering an excellent opportunity for qualified vendors to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with the Assynt Foundation, a community-focused charity and landowner in the Scottish Highlands. ## Notice Proposed Peatland Restoration - Loch Awe and Ledbeg, Assynt, Highlands (combination of artificial drains and erosion) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Proposed Peatland Restoration - Loch Awe and Ledbeg, Assynt, Highlands. The work involves a combination of blocking and 'zipping' of drainage grips - approximately 43km length, as well as areas of peatland erosion requiring gully blocking and reprofiling of exposed hags (approximately 800 peat bunds and 10km of hags / peat cuttings). There is also an area of approximately 7.4 hectares intense gullying and bare peat that requires sensitive restoration. In total the site footprint (30m buffer) is approximately 213 hectares. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526524 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ASSYNT FOUNDATION | | Locality | SUTHERLAND | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV27 4LR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | North, West and Central Sutherland | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526524 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=4 21st March 2025 - Map of Beallach erosion area - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=5 21st March 2025 - Beallach orthorectified drone image composite - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=6 21st March 2025 - Beallach DSM (20cm resolution) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=7 21st March 2025 - Sample images from across the site - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=1 21st March 2025 - Request for Quotation and Tender Return document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=2 21st March 2025 - Map of site and work requirements (GeoPDF) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526524&idx=3 21st March 2025 - Map of slopes for risk assessment purposes - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526524 Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt) - Proposed Peatland Restoration - Loch Awe and Ledbeg, Assynt, Highlands (combination of artificial drains and erosion) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.assyntfoundation.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793824 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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