Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=9
14th March 2025 - Site visit notes from 13-03-25 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=10
14th March 2025 - Updated site visit notes from 13-03-25 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=1
3rd March 2025 - ITT RSPB Scotland Orkney Peatland Restoration 25-26 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525036
RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26 - Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2025-2026 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539839
RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26 - Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2025-2026
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