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Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage has completed the procurement process for the "Tentsmuir – Tayport SSSI – Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding" project. This falls under the industry category of Environmental Protection and is located in the UKM region. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and included a single lot with bids submitted electronically. The key deadline for tender submissions was 16th December 2024 at 12:00 hours, and the contract was awarded by 6th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 126,000, commenced on 18th December 2024 and concluded on 28th March 2025, covering specific tasks within the Tayport-Tentsmuir SSSI area.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, land management, and forestry. Companies like Specialised Rural Services and Tilhill Forestry Limited, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), successfully secured contracts, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to expand in this sector by offering expertise in ecological and scrub management services. The focus on effective environmental management and conservation work makes this tender highly suitable for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolios and leverage public sector contracts for growth.

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Notice Title

Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding

Notice Description

Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding contract along the Tayport-Tentsmuir SSSI.. Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice. Bidders are asked to ensure they allow sufficient time to upload their tender documents by the stated deadline of1200 hours on 16th December 2024

Options: Areas 2,3 + 4 of contract awarded to Tilhill. Area 1 contract awarded to Specialised Rural Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot, marijke.leith@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SPECIALISED RURAL SERVICES

TILHILL FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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