--- title: "Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)" published: "2025-12-02" --- # Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033.json) ## Summary The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll." This project falls under the environmental protection industry category and will take place in Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll. The restoration encompasses approximately 229 hectares of peatland, divided into two phases across the years 2025-2027. Key submission deadlines include a tender period ending on 11th April 2025, with the award period starting the same day. The project will run from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2027. Interested parties should note the planned tenderers' site visit on 1st April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental restoration services, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration. Contractors capable of managing substantial land restoration projects, adhering to strict performance and health and safety requirements, and with the ability to meet the detailed Statement of Requirements will be well-suited for this contract. The project allows businesses to demonstrate their technical proficiency and gain recognition in the environmental sector. The successful completion of this contract can also lead to future opportunities within similar procurement processes managed by public authorities. ## Notice Proposed restoration of approx 229ha of peatland. The contract is split into two phases. Year 1 2025-26 totals 138.8ha and Year 2 2026-27 totals 90.2ha. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out peatland restoration on Caladh landholding. Caladh contains blanket bog habitat and is located approx. 3km north of Tighnabruaich on the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll. The site elevation ranges from 240-450m and is bounded by forestry blocks on Glean Caladh Farm land and the Archarossan Forest. For the purposes of restoration work, the holding has been split into two phases, to be carried out in winter 2025/26 and winter 2026/27. Phase 1 is a total of 138.8ha and is located on the upper section of the site (central grid reference NR 980 768). Phase 2 is a total of 90.2ha and is located on the lower section of the site (central grid reference NR 985 756). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544688 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £519,280 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) | | Locality | ARGYLL | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8SH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NETZERO(NORTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544688 - 21 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526574 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526574&idx=5 2nd April 2025 - Additional information regarding scrub removal at Caladh including photographs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526574&idx=4 2nd April 2025 - Summary of questions from contractors open day (held 1/4/25) and responses. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526574&idx=2 2nd April 2025 - Tenderers Response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526574&idx=3 2nd April 2025 - Tenderers Response amended 2/4/25 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526574&idx=1 21st March 2025 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526574 Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll - Proposed restoration of approx 229ha of peatland. The contract is split into two phases. Year 1 2025-26 totals 138.8ha and Year 2 2026-27 totals 90.2ha. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544688 Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll - Proposed restoration of approx 229ha of peatland. The contract is split into two phases. Year 1 2025-26 totals 138.8ha and Year 2 2026-27 totals 90.2ha. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.act-now.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033.json.