---
title: "Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805692"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805692

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Scottish Natural Heritage, a central purchasing body, is presently in the 'tender' stage. The contract, titled "Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis," is focused on environmental protection within the works category. It involves training machine operators for peatland restoration on the Isle of Lewis. Interested parties need to submit electronic bids by 22 August 2025, noon, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:30 pm. The procurement follows an open procedure method and project work is to commence on 3 November 2025, concluding by 25 November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, environmental conservation, and training services, especially those with expertise in peatland restoration and machinery operations. The requirement for a principal contractor with capabilities in plant operation and site safety management makes it particularly suited for firms with established track records in managing environmentally-focused projects. Potential contractors have the chance to collaborate with a national body, which could enhance their portfolio and broaden their market reach.

## Notice

Peatland restoration work at Breasclete, Lewis, delivered via a machine operator training project in November 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a Principal Contractor, who is able to - a) provide and maintain suitable plant for the training site, and - b) provide an experienced peatland restoration machine operator/site supervisor to deliver the practical demonstrations. - c) fulfil the role of Principal Contractor in regards to site safety and management and to the satisfactory completion of the work - d) complete work left outstanding (if any), at the conclusion of the training element of the project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535736 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112500 - Earthmoving work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535736

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535736&idx=1
  31st July 2025 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535736&idx=2
  31st July 2025 - Statement of Requirements, amended 31st July. Arrangements for trainees changed.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535736
  Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis - Peatland restoration work at Breasclete, Lewis, delivered via a machine operator training project in November 2025

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805692
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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