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title: "Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835505"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835505

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the development of a Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands. This project aims to update the existing carbon calculator to align with current policy, practice, and scientific evidence, covering peatland types across both England and Scotland. The procurement, categorized under general public services, is at the tender stage with an open procedure method. The tender, valued at £300,000, has a submission deadline on 6th August 2026, 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing the same day at 2:00 PM. The project will be overseen by the central purchasing body of the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, and the delivery location specified as Scotland.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the environmental services and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy and climate impact mitigation. Companies with experience in developing technical tools for environmental assessment, possessing robust financial and technical credentials, including relevant insurance coverage, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement's focus on integrating new research and delivering effective project management further highlights its potential to foster innovation and business growth in specialised environmental services. The contract also includes scope for extension beyond the initial 18-month period, allowing successful firms to establish a long-term partnership with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

This project will update the carbon calculator for wind farms on peatlands, ensuring it reflects current policy, practice, and scientific evidence New research is therefore needed to develop an improved carbon calculator which is applicable to peatland types across England and Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, Scottish Ministers and DEFRA now have the requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of eighteen months the contract may be extended by six months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559505 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559505

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559505
  Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands - This project will update the carbon calculator for wind farms on peatlands, ensuring it reflects current policy, practice, and scientific evidence New research is therefore needed to develop an improved carbon calculator which is applicable to peatland types across England and Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835505
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/93352309019F37A4599F

## Provenance

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