--- title: "RSPB SCOTLAND Peatland Restoration Lumbister Phases 3 and 4 Tender, Shetland July 2026" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2026-07-24" --- # RSPB SCOTLAND Peatland Restoration Lumbister Phases 3 and 4 Tender, Shetland July 2026 Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "RSPB SCOTLAND Peatland Restoration Lumbister Phases 3 and 4 Tender" is being led by RSPB Scotland, based in Edinburgh. The tender, published on 24 July 2026, seeks a contractor for peatland restoration services on Yell, Shetland. The industry category is environmental protection, and the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions on 28 August 2026. The project entails the restoration of approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog through various techniques. The contract will commence in September 2027 and conclude in March 2029. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a mandatory site visit on 7 August 2026. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration services, especially those with expertise in peatland ecosystems. It represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms capable of executing large-scale restoration projects. Suitable candidates will likely have a proven track record in similar environmental projects and the capability to work under challenging terrain conditions on the Island of Yell. Companies that demonstrate innovative restoration techniques and a commitment to environmental conservation will have a competitive edge in this open procurement procedure. ## Notice The RSPB is seeking an experienced peatland restoration contractor to deliver Phases 3 and 4 of the Lumbister Peatland Restoration Programme on Yell, Shetland. The contract covers the restoration of approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog through a range of peatland restoration techniques, including drain and gully blocking, peat hag reprofiling, bare peat stabilisation and installation of timber dams. The contract will be delivered over two winter working seasons between September 2027 and March 2029. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The RSPB is seeking an experienced peatland restoration contractor to deliver Phases 3 and 4 of the Lumbister Peatland Restoration Programme on Yell, Shetland. The contract covers the restoration of approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog through a range of peatland restoration techniques, including drain and gully blocking, peat hag reprofiling, bare peat stabilisation and installation of timber dams. The contract will be delivered over two winter working seasons between September 2027 and March 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560904 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2027 - 15 Mar 2029 | | 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 | RSPB SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DH | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 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=JUL560904 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560904 RSPB SCOTLAND Peatland Restoration Lumbister Phases 3 and 4 Tender, Shetland July 2026 - The RSPB is seeking an experienced peatland restoration contractor to deliver Phases 3 and 4 of the Lumbister Peatland Restoration Programme on Yell, Shetland. The contract covers the restoration of approximately 99 hectares of degraded blanket bog through a range of peatland restoration techniques, including drain and gully blocking, peat hag reprofiling, bare peat stabilisation and installation of timber dams. The contract will be delivered over two winter working seasons between September 2027 and March 2029. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838389 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000838389. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838389.json.