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

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26" contract was conducted by RSPB Scotland, a charity focused on environmental protection based in Edinburgh. The procurement pertains to restoration works in the environmental sector at Black Moss of Evrigert, located within Birsay Moors RSPB Reserve on Orkney Mainland. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender stage active until 26 March 2025, followed by an award process starting the same day, and the contract active from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract was eventually awarded to Andrew Sinclair Ltd on 3 September 2025, valued at £240,000 and is part of achieving environmental conservation through peatland restoration.

This tender opens avenues for businesses in the peatland restoration industry, particularly those skilled in ecological site work, such as reprofiling gullies and constructing dams. The project requires both machinery and manual techniques, which can benefit large-scale operators like Andrew Sinclair Ltd. Smaller businesses with the capability to provide specific materials or adequately manage manual labour segments may find subcontracting opportunities. The focus on peatland maintenance and improvement offers scope for companies specialised in environmental conservation and landscape restoration, fostering a long-term potential for engagement in sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2025-2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland's peatlands represent a significant carbon store, but large areas are degraded, often as result of historic patterns of land management. Degraded peatlands can release carbon thus contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect. Peatland restoration is undertaken to improve the condition of peatlands, which has a net positive effect on the carbon balance of the site (whether slowing losses or promoting gains) and improves the condition of the habitat for our upland species like Curlew and Dunlin. The identified restoration area at Black Moss of Evrigert is located within the southern part of the Birsay Moors RSPB Reserve which spans just over 1300ha of predominantly bog, mire and heathland habitats. The site is also part of West Mainland Moorlands SSSI and Orkney Mainland Moors SPA which recognise Birsay Moors' importance for breeding Hen Harrier, Red-Throated Diver and Short Eared Owl as well as bog plant communities. It is anticipated that work will be undertaken on the Black Moss Phase 1 site between September 2025 and March 2026. The Black Moss Phase 1 site has been subjected to extensive peat cutting historically, which comprises a significant proportion of the restoration required on site. Other restoration required involves the reprofiling and damming of gullies/drainage features, and the reprofiling of peat hags. Peatland restoration was undertaken on approximately 28 hectares of the Black Moss Phase 1 site in September and October 2024, focused on both eastern and southern corners of the site (Annex 5). Restoring these features will improve the resilience and overall condition of the habitat making it better able to support a range of wildlife and be able to cope with changing weather patterns linked to climate change. The site boundary for the restoration area is approximately 146 ha in size. The work will be procured on a treatment basis which includes machine days, hand labour days and the supply of materials where needed. The site has been assessed and requires a combination of work using machinery of appropriate size on extra-wide low ground pressure tracks for peat and mineral-based techniques, and manual/machine construction of wooden/composite dams. A range of techniques will be employed to treat the features across the sites, these are outlined below. It is anticipated that machine work will be the preference, although there are some areas that may require hand work for the instillation of dams. Required materials will be moved onto site with a suitable ATV.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792077
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539839
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified

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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW SINCLAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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