Tender

RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Nam Breac Phase 2 & 3

RSPB SCOTLAND

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14 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland has initiated a public procurement process titled "RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Nam Breac Phase 2 & 3," within the environmental protection category. This procurement involves the open-hill peatland restoration works at RSPB Forsinard Flows, located in Forsinard, Scotland (KW13 6YT), for phases spanning 2025/26 and 2026/27. The tender is currently in the active stage, with electronic submissions due by 9:00 AM on 10th April 2025 and the award phase starting on the same day. Interested parties should note that RSPB Scotland operates as the central purchasing body with the procurement carried out through an open procedure, ensuring fair competition with submissions made online.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental conservation, landscaping, and construction, particularly those with experience in peatland restoration. Companies equipped with suitable machinery for peat-based techniques and the capability to undertake manual construction on wet grounds will find this project favourable. With a multi-year scope over a substantial area, it provides contractors with a steady workload, fostering business growth and enhancing expertise in sustainable environmental practices. Businesses looking to compete should prepare comprehensive proposals detailing their technical capabilities to meet restoration requirements as outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Nam Breac Phase 2 & 3

Notice Description

Multi-year tender for the supply of open-hill peatland restoration works at RSPB Forsinard Flows, Nam Breac Phase 2 (2025/26, 191ha) and Nam Breac Phase 3 (2026/27, 401ha).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The work in this tender covers a multi-year Peatland Action application for the restoration of open-hill peatland habitat at Nam Breac, RSPB Forsinard, to be undertaken between September 25 to March 26 (Phase 2, 191ha), and September 26 to March 27 (Phase 3, 401ha) (See Annex 1-5). This work follows the completion of Peatland Action funded restoration at Nam Breac Phase 1 in 2024/25. The project aims to restore peat erosion features caused by natural and artificial drainage and some deer trampling within the area, which have been identified by RSPB staff during extensive ground-truthing. The restoration will address all of the eroding features on site using suitable machinery for peat-based techniques, and manual construction by hand on very wet ground using plastic pile, wooden and coir log dams. Detailed maps and restoration techniques are included within this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525989
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
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 15 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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