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Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves RSPB Scotland as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the project titled "Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve". This initiative falls under the environmental protection category and is located at the Forsinard Flows Reserve in the UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender stage active, having started on 20 April 2021 and set to close for submissions by 13 May 2021. The successful contract was awarded on 1 September 2021, with a total value of £31,166. The procurement documents can be accessed for more information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and forestry management, particularly those equipped to handle conifer regeneration works. Companies focused on land management, ecological restoration, and those with expertise in using chainsaw and clearing saw techniques will find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the environmental focus of the project, firms with a strong commitment to sustainable practices could enhance their business presence through successful tender participation.

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Notice Title

Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve

Notice Description

Tender For The Supply Of Control Of Compartmental And Non-Compartmental Conifer Regeneration Works At Forsinard Flows Reserve

Lot Information

Lot 1

Young non-native trees originating from plantation seed sources pose a long-term threat to the surrounding peatland restoration via the perpetuation of the regeneration cycle. As a result, it is necessary to remove the small and medium sized trees that are of a low to high density using Chainsaw/Clearing saw and Hand tools as described below. All tree regeneration for non-native conifers to be cleared in areas indicated on attached maps. Contractors to use clearing saws to clear regen, with material too small to be cut being removed with suitable hand tools. For regen where the diameter of the tree stem is greater than 120mm a chainsaw and appropriate techniques should be used. Regen is to be cut at the base below the lowest branch whorl (this might be buried in the surface layer) leaving no branches with green foliage on the stump and that all stem regrowth will have been removed. Where regen has a stem greater than 120mm the stump should be cut as low as is practically possible to the ground surface. Cleared material will be left on site. Non-target tree species should be left intact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440893
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313174100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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