Tender

RSPB Rathlin - Climbing Services LIFE Raft Rat and Ferret Eradication

RSPB NI

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Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The RSPB NI is seeking climbing services for a project aimed at rat and ferret eradication on Rathlin Island, under the LIFE Raft initiative. This tender process is in the 'tender' stage, and is being conducted as an open procedure. Interested parties must submit electronic responses by 25th July 2025, 13:00 BST. The contract, categorised under 'Environmental protection', will be delivered at LIFE Raft Offices located at The Manor House, Rathlin Island, Ballycastle BT54 6R. It will run from 15th August 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in climbing services, particularly those with experience in environmental projects and wildlife conservation. Firms with expertise in handling sensitive environmental issues and robust service delivery capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's alignment with long-term conservation goals could provide a strategic partnership opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their credentials in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Rathlin - Climbing Services LIFE Raft Rat and Ferret Eradication

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for Climbing Service for LIFE Raft rat and ferret eradication on Rathlin

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804047
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534570
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90670000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services in urban or rural areas

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 31 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 NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 7QT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Belvoir
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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