--- title: "Proposed Peatland Restoration at Ardlussa Estate, Jura" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)" published: "2026-08-11" --- # Proposed Peatland Restoration at Ardlussa Estate, Jura Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458.json) ## Summary The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT), based in Lochgilphead, Argyll, is inviting tenders for a significant peatland restoration project at Ardlussa Estate on the Isle of Jura. This environmental protection initiative is classified under the services industry category and aims to recover 235 hectares of degraded blanket bog. The tender process is in the active stage, with an open procedure for submission. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 9th September 2026 at noon. The contract, contingent upon securing funding from Peatland ACTION, will commence on 1st April 2027, concluding by 31st March 2028. Prospective suppliers have the opportunity to attend a site visit on 23rd September 2026. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and restoration projects, particularly those experienced in peatland recovery. Firms with strong technical expertise and capabilities to handle extensive environmental projects will find this contract appealing. The open procurement method encourages broader participation, allowing businesses to compete by electronically submitting their proposals. Participation in this project not only boosts business growth through substantial contract value but also strengthens a firm's portfolio in environmental conservation efforts, especially given its high visibility through collaboration with a notable organisation dedicated to land restoration and environmental sustainability. ## Notice Proposed peatland restoration project at Ardlussa Estate on the Isle of Jura. The aim of the project is to bring 235ha of degraded blanket bog back onto the road to recovery. A contract will only be issues if the project is successfully awarded funding from Peatland ACTION. This project is being advertised by ACT on behalf of the Andrew Fletcher's Ardlussa Trust. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Proposed peatland restoration project at Ardlussa Estate on the Isle of Jura. The aim of the project is to bring 235ha of degraded blanket bog back onto the road to recovery. A contract will only be issued for this project if the project is successfully awarded funding from Peatland ACTION. This project is being advertised by ACT on behalf of the Andrew Fletcher's Ardlussa Trust.. A contract will only be issued for this project if the project is successfully awarded funding from Peatland ACTION. This project is being advertised by ACT on behalf of the Andrew Fletcher's Ardlussa Trust. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562060 | | 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 | 11 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 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 | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) | | Locality | ARGYLL | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8SH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09112200 - Peat - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562060 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562060 Proposed Peatland Restoration at Ardlussa Estate, Jura - Proposed peatland restoration project at Ardlussa Estate on the Isle of Jura. The aim of the project is to bring 235ha of degraded blanket bog back onto the road to recovery. A contract will only be issues if the project is successfully awarded funding from Peatland ACTION. This project is being advertised by ACT on behalf of the Andrew Fletcher's Ardlussa Trust. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.act-now.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839458 - 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-r6ebe6-0000839458. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839458.json.