Tender

2025 Meadow Creation Works in the Scottish Borders

BUGLIFE

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Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buglife, a central purchasing body, is overseeing a public procurement process for the "2025 Meadow Creation Works in the Scottish Borders." This initiative involves environmental protection services, specifically the creation of meadows across six sites involving the cutting, removal of existing vegetation, scrub removal, and the seeding with native wildflower mixes. The location for this project is within the Scottish Borders, region UKM91. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage with an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 29th August 2025 at 17:00, with the bid opening scheduled for 1st September 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 5th September 2025 and conclude by the end of the month.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in landscaping, vegetation management, and ecological conservation. Companies proficient in handling flora projects with environmentally sensitive approaches would find this tender highly relevant. Given the nature of the work involved and the procurement's focus on environmental protection, businesses that have a track record in sustainable practices and native flora projects are likely well-suited to compete successfully for this contract. With a total contract value of £18,000, it provides a considerable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand in ecological service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 Meadow Creation Works in the Scottish Borders

Notice Description

Meadow creation work across six sites in the Scottish Borders including the cutting and removal of existing vegetation, scrub removal, scarification and seeding with native wildflower mixes that will be supplied by Buglife.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536537
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77315000 - Seeding services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
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
BUGLIFE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.o'leary@buglife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7464828624

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE12SN2 8AN
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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