RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26

RSPB Scotland
Scotland
Open procedure
1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026

Peatland restoration works across a 146-hectare site at Black Moss of Evrigert, Orkney. The project requires machine-based reprofiling of peat hags and drainage features, alongside manual or machine construction of wooden and composite dams. Work involves the use of low ground pressure machinery and ATVs for material transport, with a focus on habitat improvement for upland species.

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Awarded value: £240k; As published
Published: 3 March 2025
Awarded: 3 September 2025; Andrew Sinclair Ltd
Contract length: 7 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Treatment basis

Provision of peatland restoration services including gully damming, peat hag reprofiling, and habitat management for conservation and carbon sequestration projects.

Restoration required on site involving extensive peat cutting historically
Reprofiling and damming of gullies/drainage features, and the reprofiling of peat hags
Machine work and manual/machine construction of wooden/composite dams

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Treatment basis
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 7 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Works
CPV codes: 45112000

Services in this contract

Peatland, mire and heathland restoration worksMain service£92k typicalPeatland restoration works at Black Moss, Orkney: gully damming, hag reprofiling

Lifecycle

Published
3 March 2025
Contract awardedto Andrew Sinclair Ltd
3 September 2025
Contract starts
1 September 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/359680/rspb-scotland-orkney-peatland-restoration-black-moss-2025-26
Buyer reference: org-108
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792077
Last checked: 5 November 2026

RSPB Scotland. RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26. Contract award, 3 March 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/359680/rspb-scotland-orkney-peatland-restoration-black-moss-2025-26 (accessed 5 November 2026).