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title: "Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801599"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801599

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the award stage for its Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER). The public services procurement falls under the services category, located in the Argyll and Bute locality, UKM. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, aims at securing third-party peer review services for restoration bonds associated with mineral and renewable schemes. This tender was retendered to amend barriers to entry, with key details in red within supporting documents. The contract valued at £120,000, was signed on 12 February 2026, following its tender period ending on 29 October 2025. The project aligns with general public service goals and involves a framework agreement with an active status.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental consultancy, renewable energy, and mineral project assessments. Companies that provide expert peer review services for restoration bonds and have strong technical and professional capabilities would find this contract fitting for their portfolio. Successful suppliers include Ironside Farrar, SLR Consulting Ltd, and Fairhurst, highlighting the competitive landscape for similar-sized firms. Businesses adept at navigating public sector procurement processes will benefit from leveraging their expertise in compliance with regional or local authority needs and open procedures like this.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.

Renewal: At the end of the Framework Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550847 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FAIRHURST; IRONSIDE FARRAR; SLR CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550847
- 1 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540303
- 28 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535553
- 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532593

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540303&idx=1
  1st October 2025 - Restoration Bond Peer Review Services Framework ITT v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535553&idx=1
  28th July 2025 - Restoration Bond Peer Review Services Framework ITT v1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532593
  Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535553
  Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540303
  Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER) - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550847
  Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER) - Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801599
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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