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title: "Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831155"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831155

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## Summary

The Forestry and Land Scotland, located at Great Glen House, Inverness, is currently in the tender stage of establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Specialised Peatland Restoration services across Scotland’s national forests and land. This procurement process is valued at £85,560,000, classified under the Environmental Protection category, and aims to provide a compliant route to market for services beyond existing contracts. Interested parties can electronically submit bids by 1st June 2026. The primary focus of the DPS will be on activities such as peatland rewetting, specialised tree removal, and supporting works, catering to the needs of areas designated within the region UKM. A restricted procedure method is being employed to manage the tender entries, allowing a range of participants between 20 to 20 candidates after an assessment based on defined selection criteria.

This DPS presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental restoration, particularly those with experience in peatland management and associated services. Companies that can offer technical solutions such as mechanical mulching and hydrological restoration, or businesses with capabilities in managing supporting works like watercourse crossings, will find this tender particularly relevant. Participation could pave the way for long-term contracts and increased market presence due to the projected five-year duration with potential extensions. It also offers an avenue for smaller enterprises and subcontractors to engage with larger strategic environmental projects, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in the field of public procurement.

## Notice

FLS is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Specialised Peatland Restoration services across Scotland's national forests and land. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired. The scope of the DPS is primarily for restoration operations including but not limited to: - Site Rewetting and Associated Services including peatland rewetting and hydrological restoration, hag and gully restoration, and mulching; - Specialised Peatland Harvesting including specialised tree removal for peatland restoration, mechanical mulching, and brash and timber management; - Supporting works including chainsaw works, temporary watercourse crossings, creation of access tracks, and supply and installation of associated materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555255 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | DPS validity period will be for five years (60 months). FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years (60 months). A retender would need to be published within 12 months before the planned end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,560,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555255

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555255
  Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - FLS is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Specialised Peatland Restoration services across Scotland's national forests and land. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired. The scope of the DPS is primarily for restoration operations including but not limited to: - Site Rewetting and Associated Services including peatland rewetting and hydrological restoration, hag and gully restoration, and mulching; - Specialised Peatland Harvesting including specialised tree removal for peatland restoration, mechanical mulching, and brash and timber management; - Supporting works including chainsaw works, temporary watercourse crossings, creation of access tracks, and supply and installation of associated materials.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831155
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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