Tender

East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands

TWEED FORUM

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Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tweed Forum, located in Melrose, Scotland, is the buying organisation for the "East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands" public procurement process. This tender aims to create 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland on East Deloraine Farm in the Ettrick Valley, Selkirk, Scottish Borders. This project falls under the Environmental Protection category and involves establishing woodlands to enhance local ecosystems and reduce pollution. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, is currently in the Tender stage with a submission deadline set for 14 October 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the award period commencing on the same day at 2:00 PM. The estimated value for the contracted services is £90,000, and the contract period is from 3 November 2025 to 16 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental conservation and land management services. Companies with expertise in woodland creation and management would be well-suited to compete, as the project not only seeks to enhance local biodiversity but also to provide livestock with necessary shade and shelter. The contract's focus on pollution reduction and wildlife habitat creation could be of particular interest to firms with a strong environmental track record. Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity for business growth by showcasing their capabilities in sustainable land development and nature protection to attract further projects and potential clients within the public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands

Notice Description

o East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands involves the creation of 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland across three compartments on East Deloraine Farm. The new native woodlands will provide shade and shelter for livestock and will help to buffer the watercourses, reducing sediment and nutrient pollution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands involves the creation of 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland across three compartments on East Deloraine Farm. The new native woodlands will provide shade and shelter for livestock and will help to buffer the watercourses, reducing sediment and nutrient pollution. In addition to this, the woodlands will create valuable habitat corridors, supporting local wildlife and providing much needed shading to exposed watercourses, helping to reduce thermal stress in stream.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538378
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03440000 - Forestry products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 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
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@tweedforum.org
Contact Phone
+44 1896849723

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DF
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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