---
title: "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835021"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835021

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## Summary

This procurement process is being conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage - NatureScot, for the "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2" project. The initiative falls under the industry category of Environmental Protection and is located in the Highlands of Scotland. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the deadline for electronic submissions on 17 July 2026 at 09:00 AM, and the proposal to notify the preferred contractor by the week of 27 July 2026. NatureScot acts as the buying organisation, while Inverness Sheriff Court serves as the review body, and the process is governed by the UK's procurement regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those with expertise in ecological restoration and peatland conservation. The open procedure allows a wide range of companies to compete, provided they meet the technical and economic selection criteria. As the project entails a phased approach to restoring the Dounie Estate, companies with experience in long-term project management and collaboration with public sector bodies will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. With electronic submissions enabled, businesses capable of efficiently navigating digital procurement systems will have an advantage in the bidding process.

## Notice

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 and Phase 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Process for Proposed Restoration. Please see SoR for all detail relating to this opportunity. All Questions and Answers pertaining to the SoR, other than site visit, should be submitted via this PCS portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558554 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| 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 - NATURESCOT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558554

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558554
  Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2 - Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 and Phase 2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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