--- title: "Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch East" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-05-19" --- # Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch East Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410.json) ## Summary The Cairngorms National Park Authority is inviting tenders for a peatland restoration project titled "Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch East," located in the Cairngorms National Park. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 22nd June 2026. This contract, valued at £750,000, falls under the environmental protection category within the works industry. It involves restoring peatland in the DWCT's Dalnacardoch Estate and will be overseen by the Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court as a review body. An open procedure is being utilised for this procurement process, requiring electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental restoration, particularly those with expertise in peatland. Contractors with proficiency in executing large-scale environmental projects may find this opportunity beneficial due to the scope and scale of the project over a three-year timeframe. The project requires the provision of various environmental restoration materials and techniques, including extensive use of helicopter lifts and implementing erosion control measures. Businesses capable of innovative solutions in restoring delicate ecosystems would be especially suited to bid for this contract. ## Notice Peatland restoration project to be delivered in the east of The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust's (DWCT) Dalnacardoch Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This document provides a statement of requirements for a three-year peatland restoration project to be delivered in the east of The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust's (DWCT) Dalnacardoch Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. This is a fixed price tender, the funding for Year 1 (2026) is secured. The works will be tendered in 2026 with the winning bidder being awarded 3 years of work on a 1+1+1 basis subject to the following: - satisfactory delivery in the previous year - availability of funding - a value for money assessment on the quote for the following year's work which should be based on the current market rates This document provides detailed restoration plans for the works in Year 1 (2026: 51 ha) and Year 2 (2027: 53 ha) and outline plans for the works in year 3 (2028: up to ~139 ha pending design and funding). A full tender is sought for Year 1 (2026) on a fixed price basis. The works in year 1 (2026) will commence in mid-September 2026 with an expected completion date of 27th November and no later than 18th December 2026. It is anticipated that helicopter lifts will be required in all 3 years of this programme of works. For Year 1 (2026) the following quantities of imported materials will be required: - 200 x 750kg stone units (150 tonnes in total) - 1,760m2 of coir mesh & 9,600 x 300mm T- pegs - 10 x 1m coir logs, 10 x 2m coir logs & 60 x 3m coir logs - Materials for 10 x 1m timber dams, 10 x 2m timber dams, 60 x 3m timber dams & 10 x 4m timber dam The total area of the Year 1 (2026) project is 51 ha, of which c29 ha have been classified as 'primary erosion areas' (where features have been identified from image classification and site walkovers) and c20 ha have been classified as 'sparse erosion areas' (where no features have been identified from image classification and site walkovers) but where a limited amount of work may be required if additional features are found during project delivery. There are also c700m of drains which are to be blocked and c2 ha of shallow peat where no works are required. 50 x ground protection mats and 15 x bog mat bridges are required to protect watercourses and areas of wet ground along the daily access routes in Year 1. Renewal: The works will be tendered in 2026 with the winning bidder being awarded 3 years of work on a 1+1+1 basis subject to the following: - satisfactory delivery in the previous year - availability of funding - a value for money assessment on the quote for the following year's work which should be based on the current market rates ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556175 | | 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 | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | 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 | CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY | | Post town | Perth | | Postcode | PH26 3HG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Badenoch and Strathspey | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112300 - Infill and land-reclamation work - 45112500 - Earthmoving work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works ## Release History - 19 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556175 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556175 Peatland Restoration - Dalnacardoch East - Peatland restoration project to be delivered in the east of The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust's (DWCT) Dalnacardoch Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cairngorms.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832410 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832410 - 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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