--- title: "Peatland restoration training site project at Lochportain and Cheesebay, North Uist" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2025-09-04" --- # Peatland restoration training site project at Lochportain and Cheesebay, North Uist Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage has initiated a tender for a peatland restoration training site project at Lochportain and Cheesebay, located on the Isle of North Uist, Western Isles. This procurement falls under the "Environmental protection" industry category, with an open procedure procurement method. The tender is in the active stage, and interested parties are invited to submit their responses electronically by 22nd September 2025 at 12:00 noon. The project contract is set to commence on 24th November 2025 and conclude on 28th November 2025. This opportunity is centered around training machine operators in peatland restoration techniques, providing real-life experience under the guidance of a Principal Contractor and experienced Peatland ACTION staff. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental protection and civil engineering works, specifically those with experience in peatland restoration. Companies equipped with low ground pressure tracked excavators and skilled machine operators will find this tender particularly relevant. The training program requires competencies in Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, making it ideal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in sustainable land management practices. Engaging in such a high-profile environmental project not only enhances business credentials but also contributes to meaningful ecological restoration efforts in Northern Scotland. ## Notice This is a training project on a peatland site in North Uist. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - NatureScot Peatland ACTION, in partnership with Scottish Government-owned Crofting Estates, are looking to deliver a machine operator training project in North Uist and will run a training programme on two small areas of land to the NE of Lochmaddy. - Training will be provided to learners whilst they are carrying out the restoration on the site, providing real-life experience to existing competent machine operators wishing to gain skills in restoration techniques. - NatureScot wish to appoint a Principal Contractor, who will - provide, maintain and supply fuel for two suitable low ground pressure tracked excavators on the sites at Lochportain and Cheesebay - provide two experienced peatland restoration machine operators/site supervisor(s), for the duration of the week-long project to demonstrate peatland restoration techniques on the site. - oversee the work on the site, in conjunction with experienced Peatland ACTION staff who will be on site throughout the training programme - be responsible for Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) responsibilities and documentation for the duration of the project - record the restoration work undertaken in accordance with Peatland ACTION's spatial data template - complete any work outstanding on the sites at the conclusion of the training programme ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538518 | | 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 | 4 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 28 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 - 4 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538518 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538518&idx=1 4th September 2025 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538518&idx=2 4th September 2025 - North Uist - site photos - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538518&idx=3 4th September 2025 - Lochportain and Cheesebay - site maps - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538518 Peatland restoration training site project at Lochportain and Cheesebay, North Uist - This is a training project on a peatland site in North Uist. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808821 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808821 - 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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