--- title: "Peatland restoration training site project at Bunloit, Inverness-shire" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Peatland restoration training site project at Bunloit, Inverness-shire Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage, a central purchasing body, is seeking a Principal Contractor for a peatland restoration training site project at Bunloit, Inverness-shire. This procurement falls under the environmental protection industry category and is part of an active tender process. The contract involves a three-week training programme from 31st August to 18th September 2026, with submissions due by 19th June 2026 at noon. The tender is conducted through an open procedure, with submissions to be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The Buyer is located in Inverness, within the UKM62 region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental protection and those experienced in peatland restoration. Companies with expertise in training and site safety management, particularly those offering machine operation skills, would find this contract especially advantageous. It requires providing suitable plant equipment and skilled operators to deliver technical demonstrations. This project allows businesses to showcase their expertise in ecological restoration, potentially leading to further opportunities in sustainable development and conservation projects. Additionally, involvement in such a project enhances reputational capital by contributing to important environmental initiatives. ## Notice We are seeking a Principal Contractor for a peatland restoration training site at Bunloit, operating over 3 weeks from 31st August to 18th September 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Peatland ACTION, in partnership with Highlands Rewilding Ltd, are looking to deliver a machine operator training project at Bunloit on a previously afforested site, with a small number of drains and gullies in open areas. The training will be delivered in 3 consecutive 1-week blocks, commencing 31st August 7th September and 14th September 2026 (these dates are non-negotiable and tenderers must demonstrate that they can adhere to this programme). A different cohort of up to 6 learners per week will take part in the training programme. Learners will be existing operators, experienced in the use of a tracked excavator. Training will be provided to learners whilst they are carrying out the restoration on the site, providing real-life experience to existing machine operators wishing to gain skills in restoration techniques. Learners will be supported by experienced Peatland ACTION project officers and operators skilled in peatland restoration who will provide training and mentoring throughout. The skilled operators will be expected to provide technical demonstrations and support which will allow learners to practice and refine a range of restoration techniques on the site. We are seeking a Principal Contractor, who is able to a) provide and maintain suitable plant for the training site, and b) provide an experienced peatland restoration machine operator/site supervisor and an additional experienced operator to deliver the practical demonstrations. c) fulfil the role of Principal Contractor in regards to site safety and management and to the satisfactory completion of the work d) complete work left outstanding (if any), at the conclusion of the 3 week period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556629 | | 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 | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 | | 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work - 45112500 - Earthmoving work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556629 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556629 Peatland restoration training site project at Bunloit, Inverness-shire - We are seeking a Principal Contractor for a peatland restoration training site at Bunloit, operating over 3 weeks from 31st August to 18th September 2026 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832783 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832783 - 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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