Specialised Peatland Restoration Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
The contract covers specialised peatland restoration services for Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), the public body responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land. Suppliers may be commissioned for site rewetting and hydrological restoration, hag and gully restoration, mulching, specialised tree removal and peatland harvesting, brash and timber management, and supporting works such as chainsaw operations, temporary watercourse crossings, access-track construction, and associated materials. The Dynamic Purchasing System provides the route for future service contracts that cannot be delivered through existing arrangements or are needed to replace expired or terminated contracts. The estimated total value is £85,560,000, with the system commencing on 8 September 2026 and accepting opportunities through 5 September 2031. Delivery will take place across Scotland’s national forests and land in the UKM region. The critical qualification requirement is successful admission to the DPS following FLS evaluation of the supplier’s application.
Buyer: Forestry and Land Scotland. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 8 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £85.6m
- Bids close: 5 Sept 2031
- Location: Scotland
- Procedure: Restricted procedure
- Category: Forestry services (77200000)
From the official notice
FLS has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Specialised Peatland Restoration services across Scotland’s national forests and land, which commenced 8th September 2026. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired. The scope of the DPS is primarily for restoration operations including but not limited to: - Site Rewetting and Associated Services including peatland rewetting and hydrological restoration, hag and gully restoration, and mulching; - Specialised Peatland Harvesting including specialised tree removal for peatland restoration, mechanical mulching, and brash and timber management; - Supporting works including chainsaw works, temporary watercourse crossings, creation of access tracks, and supply and installation of associated materials. Parties who request to be admitted to the DPS will have their submissions evaluated by FLS within 10 working days of submission (this deadline could be extended to a maximum of 20 working day...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 5 Sept 2031.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £85.6m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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