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Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction" issued by RSPB Scotland, a charity focused on environmental protection. The procurement falls under the services category and is located at the RSPB Abernethy Reserve in Strathspey, near Nethy Bridge. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract awarded on 16th September 2021. The procurement was conducted via an open tendering method, allowing a broad range of suppliers to bid. The award amount for the contract is £104,000, and it reflects the commitment to managing over 5000 hectares of remnant Caledonian pine forest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry management, timber extraction, and ecological services, particularly those specializing in environmental conservation and resource sustainability. Medium to large-sized companies with experience in timber operations and a commitment to environmental stewardship would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms offering innovative approaches to forest management and biodiversity conservation could enhance their potential for winning contracts within this sector.

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Notice Title

Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction

Notice Description

Tender For Thinning And Felling Of Scots Pine Plantation With Timber Extracted

Lot Information

Lot 1

The RSPB Abernethy Reserve is located in Strathspey, near to Nethy Bridge. The Reserve comprises over 5000ha of remnant Caledonian pine forest including 1600ha of Scots Pine Plantation. The plantation area is managed primarily to return it to a forest of more natural character over a 200 year period, this includes a combination of; leaving areas to self-thin; creating dead wood; thinning; felling, and; timber extraction. Craigmore Wood lies to the Northern end of the reserve and is a 570ha of Pine forest, mostly plantation. This tender refers to a 92ha area of Scots pine plantation in the South East corner of Craigmore Wood.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659405
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438195
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

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 1-6 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
EH12 9DH
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUNRO HARVESTING

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