Award

Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan

THE RIVER DEE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The River Dee Trust has commissioned a project titled "Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan," focusing on environmental protection. This procurement process, now in its award stage as of 7th October 2025, sought to audit and develop a habitat restoration plan from Aboyne upstream in the Upper River Dee Catchment, located in the UKM50 region. The process was an open procedure involving electronic submissions. Key dates include the tender period closing on 5th September 2025, with the contract being signed on 24th September 2025. The buyer, The River Dee Trust, is located in Aboyne, Scotland, and is a charitable organisation focused on environmental protection, with Steff Ferguson as the contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those adept in habitat restoration and ecological audits. The project was awarded to Dynamic Rivers (Survey and Design) Ltd, an SME, which demonstrates the potential for small and medium enterprises to successfully compete in this sector. Businesses engaged in river system resilience and region-specific environmental conservation can leverage such contracts for growth. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, offering excellent prospects for firms equipped with expertise in the environmental protection domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan

Notice Description

The River Dee Trust is inviting tenders to commission an audit and habitat restoration plan for the upper Dee catchment from Aboyne upstream, aimed at prioritising actions to create a more resilient river system and catchment through promoting natural processes

Lot Information

Lot 1

The River Dee Trust is inviting tenders to commission an audit and habitat restoration plan for the upper Dee catchment from Aboyne upstream, aimed at prioritising actions to create a more resilient river system and catchment through promoting natural processes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540881
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45454100 - Restoration work

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,803 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE RIVER DEE TRUST
Contact Name
Steff Ferguson
Contact Email
steff@riverdee.org
Contact Phone
+44 1339880411

Buyer Location

Locality
ABOYNE
Postcode
AB34 4LA
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DYNAMIC RIVERS (SURVEY AND DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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