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Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust is inviting tenders for the creation of a pond and scrapes at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan, as part of their ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration project aimed at improving wet grassland habitat. This reserve, spanning 16.5 hectares, is located north of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, between Crianlarich and Killin. This tender is in the active procurement stage, and interested parties must submit their applications by 12:00 PM on 19 May 2025, with the contract expected to be awarded on 26 May 2025. The site works will take place between June and September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with experience in wetland habitat restoration or similar projects. Contractors should have skills in using machinery for wildlife pond creation and be adept at engaging with land managers. Firms with relevant experience within the past five years, able to execute a detailed technical proposal, and demonstrate their capacity for quality assurance and adherence to environmental guidelines, will be well-suited to compete. This project promises to foster business growth through contributing to an essential conservation effort while providing a platform to showcase environmental restoration capabilities.

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Notice Title

Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan

Notice Description

Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan, an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration project and partnership in the north of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Colin Burt Reserve is a nature reserve, located within the Wild Strathfillan partnership area, and managed by volunteers of the Colin Burt Reserve charity (registered in Scotland). The reserve was purchased in 2005 by the charity and was opened as a memorial to the late Colin Burt. The reserve is situated to the north of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, lying south of the River Dochart and north of the A85. The reserve is 16.5 hectares in area and includes conifer plantation, areas of recent native woodland planting, and 9.5 hectares of wet grassland habitat. Improving the condition of the wet grassland habitat at the Colin Burt Reserve has been identified as a key nature restoration objective. To meet this objective, we would like to create a wildlife pond and two scrapes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a contractor who has: -Experience of using machinery to create wildlife ponds and scrapes, preferably in an agricultural or countryside environment. -Experience of undertaking wider wetland habitat restoration works, or restoration works of a similar type such as peatland habitat restoration works. -Skills and experience in engaging with land managers.. Refer to accompanying document section 5 to 7 regarding vehicle specifications, planning permission, CAR license, Habitats Regulation Appraisal, the CDM regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541708
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST
Contact Name
Countryside Trust in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Contact Email
info@trustinthepark.org
Contact Phone
+44 7871735293

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLOCH
Postcode
G83 8EG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lomond
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527320&idx=1
    2nd April 2025 - Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan - Invite to tender
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527320
    Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan - Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan, an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration project and partnership in the north of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Colin Burt Reserve is a nature reserve, located within the Wild Strathfillan partnership area, and managed by volunteers of the Colin Burt Reserve charity (registered in Scotland). The reserve was purchased in 2005 by the charity and was opened as a memorial to the late Colin Burt. The reserve is situated to the north of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, lying south of the River Dochart and north of the A85. The reserve is 16.5 hectares in area and includes conifer plantation, areas of recent native woodland planting, and 9.5 hectares of wet grassland habitat. Improving the condition of the wet grassland habitat at the Colin Burt Reserve has been identified as a key nature restoration objective. To meet this objective, we would like to create a wildlife pond and two scrapes.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541708
    Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan - Pond and scrape creation at the Colin Burt Reserve within Wild Strathfillan, an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration project and partnership in the north of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Colin Burt Reserve is a nature reserve, located within the Wild Strathfillan partnership area, and managed by volunteers of the Colin Burt Reserve charity (registered in Scotland). The reserve was purchased in 2005 by the charity and was opened as a memorial to the late Colin Burt. The reserve is situated to the north of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, lying south of the River Dochart and north of the A85. The reserve is 16.5 hectares in area and includes conifer plantation, areas of recent native woodland planting, and 9.5 hectares of wet grassland habitat. Improving the condition of the wet grassland habitat at the Colin Burt Reserve has been identified as a key nature restoration objective. To meet this objective, we would like to create a wildlife pond and two scrapes.

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