Proposed Peatland Restoration – Tormore Estate - Highland Council
Caledonian Climate Partners · All their open notices
What this is
Caledonian Climate Partners, acting on behalf of Tormore Estate (Highland Council area), is seeking a contractor to carry out peatland restoration works including bunding, drain blocking, edge reprofiling, and water-retaining infrastructure. The contract is conditional on securing Peatland ACTION funding by 31 July 2026, with the funding outcome expected by mid-August 2026. Award criteria are stated in the procurement documents and are not solely price-based.
Key points
- Contract is conditional on securing Peatland ACTION funding — award is not guaranteed until funding confirmed
- Site visit arrangements detailed in the SoR; site visit Q&A submitted separately from other queries
- Submission deadline: 27/07/2026 at 17:00 via PCS Postbox
Who can bid
Bidders must meet all conditions stated in the Statement of Requirements (SoR). Site visit questions must be submitted separately; all other Q&A via the PCS portal.
How it is scored
Criteria stated in the SoR and procurement documents. Price is not the only criterion. Full evaluation methodology available in the SoR.
How to submit
Submit electronically via the PCS Postbox at publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Tender response template and folder structure documents are attached.
Clarifications
All questions (except site visit queries) submitted via PCS portal Q&A. Deadline 27/07/2026 at 17:00.
Contract period
Contract runs 01/09/2026 to 31/03/2028 (19 months). Not subject to renewal. Contract is conditional on Peatland ACTION funding being awarded.
Classification
CPV 90700000 — Environmental services ScotlandHighlands and Islands
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.