--- title: "Peatland Restoration - Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Peatland Restoration - Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026 Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582.json) ## Summary The Cairngorms National Park Authority has initiated a tender process for a peatland restoration project at the Balmoral Estate, Black Burn, revisiting previous efforts. The project falls under the environmental protection industry category and is located in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland (UKM50). The procurement is at the tender stage, having been initiated on 12th June 2026, with a submission deadline set for 17th July 2026. This open procedure tender aims to select a contractor for the works valued at £290,000, with contracts awarded starting from 17th July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications electronically through the designated platform. The project work is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026, and completion is expected by 18th December 2026. This peatland restoration tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental conservation, restoration works, or those with expertise in handling large-scale ecological projects. Companies with experience in peatland and landscape restoration, particularly those capable of executing hand labour and managing exclusion zones, will be well-suited for this contract. The tender offers a robust opportunity for environmental firms to expand their portfolio within the UK, leveraging the full project timeline of 180 days. The open procedure further widens participation, allowing diverse businesses to compete, ultimately fostering a competitive environment for quality restoration services. Engaging with this procurement could enhance a company's reputation and lead to future collaborations on similar environmental projects. ## Notice Peatland restoration project to be delivered in Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 requirements for a revisit to a previously worked peatland restoration site on Balmoral Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. Further work is required to secure successful restoration outcomes for this peatland area. This is a day rate tender, the funding for which will be confirmed by July 2026. The client for these works is Balmoral Estate. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) - Cairngorms Peatland ACTION programme is providing the funding for the works and acting as Designer for the project. The total area of the project is 49 ha. Hand labour is located within Zone 1 only, totalling approximately 11ha, with the potential to extend into other zones if funding permits (tbc end July 2026). There are c9.6ha of exclusion zones where no works are required / permitted. Works will commence 10th August 2026 with an expected completion date of no later than 18th December 2026. Options: any related activity ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557903 | | 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 | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £290,000 | | Lots value | £290,000 | | 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## 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 - 12 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557903 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557903 Peatland Restoration - Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026 - Peatland restoration project to be delivered in Peatland Restoration - Balmoral Estate, Black Burn (Revisit) 2026 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cairngorms.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834582 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834582 - 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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