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Proposed Peatland Restoration at Ardlussa Estate, Jura

Description: 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.

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.

Ecological constraints surveys prior to habitat work for capercaillie

Description: The contract will deliver ecological constraints surveys to inform capercaillie habitat works across priority sites. The habitat works comprise robocutting and woodland restructuring. Surveys will identify and map protected species, sensitive habitats and other ecological constraints. Outputs will support safe and compliant delivery of works. The contract forms part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

Summary: The Cairngorms National Park Authority is inviting tenders for the delivery of ecological constraints surveys to inform habitat work for capercaillie, situated within the Cairngorms National Park. Classified under "Environmental protection" with CPV codes related to environmental management, this contract seeks expertise in identifying and mapping protected species and sensitive habitats, vital for the safe execution of planned habitat works, which include robocutting and woodland restructuring. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure, which allows for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The deadline for submissions is 28th August 2026, and the award period commences on the same day.

Deer Larder Waster Management

Description: FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Summary: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has released a Prior Information Notice for a planned tender process concerning "Deer Larder Waste Management". The procurement targets the forestry services industry and encompasses the collection of deer and other wildlife waste across 39 Deer Larders operated by FLS. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on gathering marketplace feedback. The locations specified include various regions such as UKM61, UKM62, and UKM63. Key dates include a future notice release on 7th December 2026. This initiative reflects FLS's need to renew existing arrangements, aligning with their environmental protection goals.

Deer Larder Waster Management

Description: FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Summary: The contracting authority, Forestry and Land Scotland, located at Great Glen House, Inverness, UKM, has announced a planned procurement process titled "Deer Larder Waste Management". This initiative falls under the environmental protection industry category and pertains to the renewal of a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 sites across Scotland. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an important future notice date set for 7th December 2026. Key information has been shared through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), and the authority seeks market insights to refine their procurement approach. The primary procurement category is services, with several lots planned, each corresponding to different geographic regions in Scotland.

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Tomdoun and East Glenquoich - Glen Loyne - Highland

Description: Proposed peatland restoration on Tomdoun and East Glenquoich Glen Loyne.

Summary: The contracting process concerns a proposed peatland restoration project at Tomdoun and East Glenquoich - Glen Loyne, Highland, led by Savills (UK) Ltd. This tender falls under the "Environmental protection" industry category and is currently in the tender stage, inviting submissions via electronic methods. The submission deadline is 12:00 pm on 21st September 2026, with the contract expected to start on 16th August 2027. Situated in the Highland region, the project offers significant opportunities given its open procurement method, aiming to restore important environmental areas. The project is managed by Savills (UK) Ltd on behalf of Tuxford Exports Limited, with NatureScot serving as the review body.

Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue

Description: This requirement is for school and public bus services in Lewis and Harris, na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Outer Hebrides), Scotland, United Kingdom for a five year period.

Summary: The public procurement process led by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, titled "Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue," is currently at the tender stage. This contract focuses on public road transport services within the education sector, specifically for the delivery of school and public bus services across Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The tender has been classified under the CPV code 60112000 and is set to span over a five-year period. Business submissions are due by 24 August 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for 28 August 2026 at the Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, ensuring fair competition and adhering to legal standards set by the CELEX scheme.

Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030

Description: The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support (not advice, which is available through HIE's Specialist Advice Framework) to community organisations and social enterprises that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. This is added value support and must complement the existing social enterprise support ecosystem and, therefore, must not duplicate services already available via other HIE Frameworks e.g. Board Healthcheck and Skills Training or other public sector/public sector supported organisations, e.g. Business Gateway, Just Enterprise, etc. It is expected that these services will be required from November 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term. (read more...)

Summary: The procurement opportunity titled "Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030" is initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), situated at An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus, Inverness, United Kingdom. The current phase of the procurement process is the Tender stage, and it is catered towards services falling under the Business and Management Consultancy sector. Prospective bidders must submit their applications electronically by the deadline of 10th September 2026. The initial duration of the framework is three years starting from November 2026, with the possibility of extensions not exceeding a year. The total estimated contract value is £600,000 excluding VAT, with objectives focussed on community benefits including elements like Fair Work, Net Zero, and Sustainability across Highlands and Islands in the UKM6 region.

Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030

Description: The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support (not advice, which is available through HIE's Specialist Advice Framework) to community organisations and social enterprises that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. This is added value support and must complement the existing social enterprise support ecosystem and, therefore, must not duplicate services already available via other HIE Frameworks e.g. Board Healthcheck and Skills Training or other public sector/public sector supported organisations, e.g. Business Gateway, Just Enterprise, etc. It is expected that these services will be required from November 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term. (read more...)

Summary: Highlands and Islands Enterprise, situated in Inverness, UK, is inviting tenders for its "Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030." The procurement, designated under the economic affairs category, aims to provide practical support to community organisations and social enterprises. This open procedure tender is at the 'tender' stage, with submissions due by 10th September 2026, and the awarding commencing on the same date. The framework, valued at GBP 600,000, covers service delivery in the UKM6 region, with the contract initially running from November 2026 for three years, extendable by one year.

Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue

Description: This requirement is for school and public bus services in Lewis and Harris, na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Outer Hebrides), Scotland, United Kingdom for a five year period.

Summary: The procurement process, initiated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, is for the "Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue". This tender pertains to the transport services sector and targets bus services across Lewis and Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It is currently at the tender stage with submissions mandated to be electronic, closing on 24th August 2026, 08:00 GMT. The anticipated contract start is on the 28th of August 2026, following a bid opening at the Council Offices in Stornoway. Notably, the contract will cover a term of five years and is valued at £20 million GBP.

Dufftown-New Houses Build

Description: Moray Council are looking for a contractor to build 5 units on a site at Old Mart Road, Dufftown. These units form the second phase of delivery.

Summary: Moray Council, based in Elgin, has announced a planned procurement for a project titled "Dufftown-New Houses Build." This procurement falls under the 'works' category and is part of the general public services industry, as classified by COFOG. The project aims to construct five new housing units at Old Mart Road, Dufftown, marking the second phase of delivery. The current procurement stage is planning, with a future notice date scheduled for 30th October 2026. Companies interested in this opportunity should note that it is aligned with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), and they can expect further procurement communications after the stated date.