--- title: "Proposed Phase 2 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZORA ECOSYSTEMS)" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Proposed Phase 2 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands Buyer: ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZORA ECOSYSTEMS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "Proposed Phase 2 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands" is being conducted by Zulu Forest Ltd, trading as Zora Ecosystems, a central purchasing body situated at 23 Cobalt Building, Ashford, Kent. This tender is in the industry category of environmental protection and focuses on peatland restoration within the Knoydart Estate in the Highlands. The tender is currently active in the 'tender' stage with an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 17:00 on 20th August 2026, which coincides with the start of the award period. The project is slated for completion in phases, with Zone 7 projected between autumn 2027 and spring 2028, and Zone 8 between autumn 2028 and spring 2030, ensuring a progressive approach over three years. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration, particularly those with experience in peatland or similar ecological projects. It's an excellent fit for companies capable of collaborating with stakeholders like the Knoydart Foundation, NatureScot, and other conservation bodies, offering room for long-term engagement given its extended timeline. Additionally, companies with electronic submission and invoicing capabilities will benefit from streamlined processes. Companies keen on securing large-scale environmental projects and establishing relationships with governmental bodies like the Scottish Government will find this an advantageous prospect for business growth. ## Notice The Knoydart Foundation and Zora Ecosystems will collaborate with the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to undertake peatland restoration within an artificially drained and actively eroding peatland area across Knoydart Estate, totalling approximately c.270ha. This work will be the second phase of peatland restoration on Knoydart Estate and will be delivered in two Zones, spread over three years. Zone 7 will be delivered in autumn 2027, completing in spring 2028. Zone 8 will be delivered from autumn 2028 to spring 2029 and then again from autumn 2029 to spring 2030. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for a proposed peatland restoration project. The Knoydart Foundation, Zora Ecosystems, NatureScot Peatland ACTION and successful contractors will carry out a peatland restoration project within artificially drained peatland and actively eroding areas of the estate totalling approximately 270 hectares. All details are contained within the Statement of Requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560883 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | ZULU FOREST LTD (TRADING AS ZORA ECOSYSTEMS) | | Locality | KENT | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4BF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45454100 - Restoration work - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560883 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560883 Proposed Phase 2 Peatland Restoration - Knoydart Estate, Highlands - The Knoydart Foundation and Zora Ecosystems will collaborate with the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team and skilled contractors to undertake peatland restoration within an artificially drained and actively eroding peatland area across Knoydart Estate, totalling approximately c.270ha. This work will be the second phase of peatland restoration on Knoydart Estate and will be delivered in two Zones, spread over three years. Zone 7 will be delivered in autumn 2027, completing in spring 2028. Zone 8 will be delivered from autumn 2028 to spring 2029 and then again from autumn 2029 to spring 2030. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838354 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.zora.eco/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838354.json.