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RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Caol 2025-26

RSPB SCOTLAND

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11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland has initiated a tender process for the supply of Reprofiling Peatland Restoration Works at Caol, Forsinard Flows, covering an area of 80.55 hectares. This project is categorized under "Environmental protection" within the works procurement category and is located at the RSPB Forsinard Flows Reserve in Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions required. The tender is currently active, with the bid submission period ending on 14 April 2025 at 9:00 AM. Key dates include the award period starting on the same day as the submission deadline, and the contract work scheduled to begin on 1 September 2025, culminating on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental restoration, particularly those with expertise in peatland re-profiling and habitat restoration. Companies experienced in handling challenging terrains and seamless vegetation transition will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project allows businesses to not only contribute to meaningful environmental conservation activities but also to expand their portfolio with a high-profile contract from RSPB Scotland, a renowned charity committed to environmental protection. This opportunity is ideal for contractors aiming to grow through involvement in impactful ecological restoration projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Caol 2025-26

Notice Description

Tender for the supply of Reprofiling Peatland Restoration Works on Caol, Forsinard Flows (80.55ha)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works form part of a continuing programme of targeted forest to bog restoration which has been carried out at Forsinard by RSPB since 1997 with the long-term aim of restoring the blanket bogs of the Flows back to their pre-1970 naturally unafforested state. The site was felled to waste in 2002-2004 when the trees were between 14 and 18 years old. It then received restoration treatments in 2014-2016 for brash crushing and furrow blocking. Brash and stumps present on site from this period are very brittle due to their age. Management since was limited to the control of regenerating conifers done on several occasions, the latest between 2022 and 2025, therefore regen is not expected to be an issue for the work, apart from some material left on the ground. Re-profiling in areas previously furrow blocked with full height dams. Bog vegetation and Sphagnum moss that has colonised the drains should be removed from the drains before infilling and placed on top of the newly reprofiled surface in a step-wise progression down each furrow. Infilling will be achieved by firstly crushing down all dead tree material so that all stems and branches lie in the bottom of the furrows and below the height of the original ground surface (i.e. the section between the plough throws). The excavator will then use a bucket to pull/push stumps, and ridge vegetation and peat into furrows, keeping the vegetated turf upright. The strip of bare ground left behind from moving the ridge material into the furrow will then we covered with the furrow vegetation removed from the next section before infilling. Once a block is complete, it is then cross-tracked to smooth the surface. Cross-tracking will be achieved by driving a tracked, low-ground-pressure excavator at right angles to the plough-lines to further flatten the topography and any tree material. The aim of this process will be to level the ridged ground that resulted from the ploughing operation during historical conifer planting. This treatment will be carried out on top of existing furrow blocking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525730
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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