Tender

RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control" is currently in the tender stage, managed by RSPB Scotland. This process falls under the works category aimed at environmental protection, located in Forsinard, Scotland. The primary focus is on the removal of non-native regenerating trees and saplings over a 27.02-hectare area at the Forsinard Flows Reserve. The open procedure method is being utilised, with all submissions required electronically by the deadline of 31st July 2025, at 9:00 AM. The contract period for the project is between 1st September 2025 and 31st December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry management, particularly those experienced in ecological and environmental restoration. Companies with expertise in tree removal, particularly using clearing saws or chainsaws, and knowledge in peatland restoration would find this opportunity well-suited. Additionally, enterprises capable of meticulous ground scanning to identify and manage saplings as small as 3cm can leverage their skills effectively. Engaging in this project could enhance a firm's portfolio and expand their offerings in conservation-oriented contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control

Notice Description

Tender for the supply of removal of non-native regenerating trees and saplings on Forsinain North, Forsinard Flows (27.02ha)

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 area is comprised mostly of previously planted and felled ground in various stages of peatland restoration and some open ground. The previously planted areas were felled to waste in 2002-2003 when the trees were 15-22 years old. Sitka spruce and lodgepole pine tree regeneration and regrowth will be cut using clearing saws and chainsaws if the diameter of the tree is more than 120mm. Smaller trees can be cut and removed either by hand pulling or, if unable to safely pull manually, cut with loppers. All trees to be cut at the base below the lowest branch whorl (this might be buried in the moss layer), leaving no branches with green foliage on the stump. The cleared material will be left to waste at the location it was felled, cut or pulled. It is important to remove the much less obvious 'saplings' as it is the more obvious 'trees'. These saplings can be as small as around 3cm, so care must be taken to scan/check areas thoroughly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533833
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

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
+44 1313174100

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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