--- title: "Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZULU ECOSYSTEMS)" published: "2025-08-22" --- # Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands Buyer: ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZULU ECOSYSTEMS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands" is led by Zulu Forest Ltd (trading as Zulu Ecosystems), a central purchasing body based in Kent, UK. This tender is part of the environmental protection industry category and aims to restore approximately 166 hectares of peatland at Knoydart Estate, Highlands, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 12th September 2025, and restoration work is anticipated to begin in Summer/Autumn 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender period concludes on 12th September 2025, with the award notification expected on 19th September 2025. This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and those equipped with expertise in large-scale land restoration projects. Contractors experienced in peatland rehabilitation and possessing the technical capability to manage such projects will find this contract advantageous. The collaboration with the Knoydart Foundation and NatureScot Peatland ACTION team suggests a stable funding support structure, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable projects. The project requires skilled contractors who can deliver on demanding environmental targets, making it ideally suited for companies already within the environmental conservation community or those looking to enter this space with robust capabilities. ## Notice The Knoydart Foundation and Zulu Ecosystems will collaborate with the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to undertake peatland restoration within an artificially drained and actively eroding peatland area across Knoydart Estate, totalling approximately 166 ha. This work will be the first delivery of peatland restoration on Knoydart Estate and will be delivered in one phase, with restoration work expected to begin in Summer/Autumn 2026. All details are contained within the Statement of Requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for a proposed one-phased, peatland restoration project. The Knoydart Foundation, Zulu Ecosystems, NatureScot Peatland ACTION and successful contractors will carry out a peatland restoration project within artificially drained peatland and actively eroding areas of the estate totalling approximately 166 hectares. All details are contained within the Statement of Requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537562 | | 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 | 22 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZULU ECOSYSTEMS) | | Locality | KENT | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4BF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45454100 - Restoration work - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537562 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=1 27th August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=10 27th August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Statement of Requirements - UPDATED - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=6 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Zone 1 Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=7 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Work Zone 2 Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=8 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Work Zone 3 Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=9 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Access and Constraints Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=2 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Typical Site Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=3 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoraion Phase 1 - Schedule of Costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=4 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Project Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537562&idx=5 22nd August 2025 - Knoydart Estate - Peatland Restoration Phase 1 - Project Overview Map - Project Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537562 Proposed Phase 1 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands - The Knoydart Foundation and Zulu Ecosystems will collaborate with the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to undertake peatland restoration within an artificially drained and actively eroding peatland area across Knoydart Estate, totalling approximately 166 ha. This work will be the first delivery of peatland restoration on Knoydart Estate and will be delivered in one phase, with restoration work expected to begin in Summer/Autumn 2026. All details are contained within the Statement of Requirements. ## Notice URLs - http://www.zuluecosystems.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808030 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.zuluecosystems.com/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000808030. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808030.json.