Tender

RSPB Craigmore - Thinning and Felling of Scots Pine plantation

RSPB SCOTLAND

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08 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement tender, titled "RSPB Craigmore - Thinning and Felling of Scots Pine plantation," is managed by RSPB Scotland, a charity dedicated to environmental protection with its office in Edinburgh. Falling under the environmental works category, this tender is part of an open procedure for thinning and felling a Scots Pine plantation at RSPB Abernethy Reserve, located near Nethy Bridge, Strathspey (UKM6). Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically, with submissions closing on 18th July 2025 at 17:00 GMT. The successful contract begins in September 2025 and runs until February 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management, timber extraction, and environmental conservation works. Companies within these sectors can leverage their expertise to contribute to a project aimed at ecological restoration on a significant scale. Specifically, organisations experienced in thinning operations, sustainable forestry practices, and large-scale environmental projects are well-positioned to compete. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their portfolio and engage in impactful conservation work, fostering long-term growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Craigmore - Thinning and Felling of Scots Pine plantation

Notice Description

Tender for Thinning and Felling of Scots Pine plantation with Timber Extract over area of approx 60ha of scots pine

Lot Information

Lot 1

BACKGROUND The RSPB Abernethy Reserve is located in Strathspey, near to Nethy Bridge. The Reserve comprises over 5000ha of remnant Caledonian pine forest including 1600ha of Scots Pine Plantation. The plantation area is managed primarily to return it to a forest of more natural character over a 200 year period, this includes a combination of; leaving areas to self-thin; creating dead wood; thinning; felling, and; timber extraction. CRAIGMORE PLANTATION Craigmore is a plantation mainly consisting of Scots pine that lies to the north of the main reserve. The tender area is approximately 60ha of scots pine, this will be referred to as the "the work site". There are three main entrances to Craigmore plantation which are linked by a network of gravel roads. The entrances for Craigmore and the work site are shown on Map - See ITT for map

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534148
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
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 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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