Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Dounie Estate - Phase 1 & Phase 2

What this is

NatureScot's Peatland ACTION programme is running the tender process for proposed peatland restoration works at Dounie Estate in the Highlands (Phases 1 and 2), planned for 1 April 2027 to 31 August 2028. Important: the eventual contract is with the estate's grant applicant, not NatureScot, and is conditional on Peatland ACTION funding being achieved. Open procedure on Public Contracts Scotland; full details in the Statement of Requirements and two maps.

Key points

• Peatland restoration at Dounie Estate, Highlands — phases 1 & 2, Apr 2027 - Aug 2028
• Deadline 17 July 2026 09:00 via PCS Postbox
• Contract is with the estate's grant applicant and conditional on funding — not a NatureScot contract
• Preferred contractor notified ~week of 27 July 2026; award follows funding
• Detailed SoR (17MB) + maps on the notice; questions via PCS Q&A
• Tender validity 7 months — price accordingly

Who can bid

Open procedure via PCS; requirements in the Statement of Requirements (17MB pack + 2 maps). The contract is with the Dounie Estate grant applicant, not NatureScot.

How it is scored

Not price-only; criteria in the SoR. Preferred-contractor notification is expected the week of 27 July 2026 (not award).

Money

No estimated value published. The contract is conditional on Peatland ACTION grant funding being achieved — bid effort carries that risk. Tender must remain valid 7 months.

How to submit

Electronic via the PCS Postbox by 17 July 2026 09:00; digital tender opening 09:30 the same day.

Clarifications

Questions on the SoR (other than site visit arrangements) via the PCS Q&A portal.

Contract period

Works window 1 April 2027 - 31 August 2028 (~17 months); no renewal.

Classification

CPV 90700000 — Environmental services 45262640 — Environmental improvement works Scotland