Tender

Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, located in Grantown-on-Spey, is leading a tender process to find a qualified contractor for the "Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support". This tender is classified under the environmental protection category and involves services focused on the conservation within the Cairngorms National Park area. The procurement is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 1st August 2025 at 12:00 pm, with the contract anticipated to begin shortly thereafter in August, ensuring preparedness ahead of the capercaillie breeding season's end in September. The contract duration is set at 240 days with the possibility of extension until March 2027.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental conservation and forest management. Companies with expertise in Scottish upland habitats, capercaillie ecology, and conservation legislation in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete. The role requires handling sensitive conservation sites and managing a timeline-driven project with subcontractors. Businesses with proven capabilities in practical conservation work, GIS application, and who can conduct operations safely in remote locations will find this tender an advantageous opportunity to expand their involvement in the UK environmental conservation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, in partnership with NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry, are seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to support the delivery of key elements of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be responsible for managing timelines effectively to ensure the successful delivery of actions within a limited timeframe, making efficient use of available resources. Where appropriate, they will be expected to directly manage subcontractors ensuring compliance with Park Authority policies, statutory requirements, and best practice guidelines. The role will require sound judgement, diplomacy, and tact, particularly when dealing with sensitive issues. Regular progress reporting and input into the evaluation of activities will also be required. To do this the contractor must be able to use standard excel workbook format and GIS. The appointed contractor must be available to commence work in August, to allow time to plan delivery with land managers ahead of the capercaillie breeding season ending and work on the ground beginning in September. A thorough knowledge of the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish upland habitats and species, and the specific habitat requirements of capercaillie is essential. The contractor must have a strong understanding of capercaillie ecology, the key threats facing the species in the Highlands, and relevant forest management practices. Familiarity with conservation legislation, policy, and land management frameworks in Scotland is also required. The contractor must be capable of working sensitively and practically in important conservation sites, often in remote locations, and have proven experience of doing so safely. They will be expected to undertake multiple site visits across Deeside and Strathspey, including both scheduled and responsive visits as issues arise. Regular in-person meetings at the Park Authority's office in Grantown-on-Spey, as well as online meetings, will also be required.

Renewal: With potential extension to March 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534297
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Mikko Olavi Saari
Contact Email
mikkosaari@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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