--- title: "Proposed Peatland Restoration - Arineckaig Estate, Phase 1, Highlands - ADLnature" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ADLnature" published: "2026-08-24" --- # Proposed Peatland Restoration - Arineckaig Estate, Phase 1, Highlands - ADLnature Buyer: ADLnature Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799.json) ## Summary ADLnature is seeking a contractor for Phase 1 of a peatland restoration project at Arineckaig Estate in the Highlands; the recorded delivery location is Coulin Estate, Highlands. The works category is environmental and land restoration, with CPV code 45454100 for refurbishment works. The purpose is to restore degraded peatland using standard restoration techniques described in the Peatland ACTION Technical Compendium. The site includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, micro-erosion and drains. The requirement covers the associated restoration works set out in the statement of requirements. ADLnature is the buying organisation and acts as a central purchasing body. The project is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The process has reached tender: ADLnature invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids had to be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 09:00 UTC, when bid opening was also scheduled and the award period was due to start. The contract period is 540 days. Bids must remain valid until 30 April 2027. The opportunity is divided into one lot. Variants are not allowed, and electronic payment will be available; electronic invoicing is allowed. Bidders must submit in English and provide the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The procurement is for works, but no financial value or detailed scoring criteria is stated in the tender information. This opportunity suits contractors with practical experience in peatland restoration and the ability to deliver standard restoration techniques across degraded upland ground. Relevant capability includes working safely and effectively around peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, areas of micro-erosion and drainage features, and following a detailed statement of requirements. Suppliers should be able to assemble and name suitably qualified project staff, because staff names and professional qualifications must be provided with the bid. The 540-day requirement favours businesses with sufficient workforce, equipment, site management and logistical capacity for a substantial restoration project. Contractors familiar with the Peatland ACTION Technical Compendium and comparable environmental land-management works should be well placed to assess the technical requirements and prepare a compliant English-language electronic bid. ## Notice The propose of this project is to restore an otherwise degraded area of peatland through the use of standard restoration techniques (that can be found within the Peatland ACTION Technical compendium (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium). The project includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, micro-erosion and drains ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for a proposed peatland restoration project. The propose of this project is to restore an otherwise degraded area of peatland through the use of standard restoration techniques (that can be found within the Peatland ACTION Technical compendium (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium). The project includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans and micro-erosion. The statement of requirements provides a greater level of detail on all associated elements of the project. Please contact ADLnature directly if further information is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562894 | | 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 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 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 | ADLnature | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Postcode area | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1SG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09112200 - Peat - 45112500 - Earthmoving work - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 45454100 - Restoration work - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562894 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562894 Proposed Peatland Restoration - Arineckaig Estate, Phase 1, Highlands - ADLnature - The propose of this project is to restore an otherwise degraded area of peatland through the use of standard restoration techniques (that can be found within the Peatland ACTION Technical compendium (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium). The project includes a significant area of peat haggs, gullies, peat pans, micro-erosion and drains ## Notice URLs - https://adlnature.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799 - https://www.nature.scot/ - https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840799 - 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-r6ebe6-0000840799. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840799.json.