--- title: "Peatland Restoration - Heatherhope" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TWEED FORUM" published: "2025-09-16" --- # Peatland Restoration - Heatherhope Buyer: TWEED FORUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404.json) ## Summary The Tweed Forum, acting as the buying organisation, is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Peatland Restoration - Heatherhope" within the environmental protection industry category. The project aims to restore 161.6 hectares of blanket bog at Heatherhope on the Roxburgh Estate, situated in the UKM91 region. The contract is valued at £150,000 and employs an open procurement method with an electronic submission of bids. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 29th September 2025 at 08:00, with the award preparation beginning shortly thereafter. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 26th February 2027. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration, particularly those with experience in peatland and bog rehabilitation projects. Companies capable of electronic submissions and meeting predefined technical and economic criteria are well-suited to compete. Given the project's focus on ecological enhancement, it poses significant growth potential for firms in sustainable and environmental services, offering them a potential foothold in broader environmental management contracts within the region. ## Notice The objective of this project is to restore 161.6-hectares of blanket bog at Heatherhope on Roxburgh Estate. The work will be spread across 5 separate subsites across the fell. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of this project is to restore 161.6-hectares of blanket bog at Heatherhope on Roxburgh Estate. The work will be spread across 5 separate subsites across the fell. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539349 | | 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 | 16 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | 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 | TWEED FORUM | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9DF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45454100 - Restoration work ## Release History - 16 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539349 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=10 25th September 2025 - Tenderers site visit - questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=9 19th September 2025 - Heatherhope Contractor Site Visit details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=1 16th September 2025 - PA Tender Statement of Requirements Heatherhope - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=2 16th September 2025 - Blackknowe Restoration Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=3 16th September 2025 - Combhill Restoration Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=4 16th September 2025 - Heatherhope Access Hazards Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=5 16th September 2025 - Heatherhope Restoration Overview - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=6 16th September 2025 - Mossylaw Restoration Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=7 16th September 2025 - Mozielaw Restoration Overview Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539349&idx=8 16th September 2025 - Split the Deil Resto Aerial - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539349 Peatland Restoration - Heatherhope - The objective of this project is to restore 161.6-hectares of blanket bog at Heatherhope on Roxburgh Estate. The work will be spread across 5 separate subsites across the fell. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.tweedforum.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810404 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000810404. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810404.json.