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RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne

RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND

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Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Northern Ireland has completed the tender process for a rush cutting project using low-pressure tracked machinery at Lough Erne, located in Co. Fermanagh, as part of their PEACEPLUS Nature initiative. This environmental protection contract aims to improve habitats for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. The project follows the awarding of funding and is classified under works in the environmental industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, and the contract was signed on 6 March 2026, with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds acting as the supplier.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental works, machinery, and habitat management. It offers a practical avenue for contractors and suppliers adept at delivering specialised machinery services to participate in significant environmental projects across Northern Ireland. With the backing of PEACEPLUS Nature and substantial funding, businesses focusing on sustainable habitat restoration and environmental conservation can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and align with charitable organisations committed to ecological protection and community impact.

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Notice Title

RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne

Notice Description

Following the awarding of funding through PEACEPLUS Nature, RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PEACEPLUS Nature is an ambitious 20.8 million EUR project that will bring together nine partners to tackle the decline in priority species and habitats across Northern Ireland and bordering counties. The project will work to restore lowland wet grassland and limestone grassland and priority species from breeding waders to Marsh Fritillary Butterfly, as well as support peatland restoration works. RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814924
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551200
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,654 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Belvoir
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL SOCIRTY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542841
    RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne - Following the awarding of funding through PEACEPLUS Nature, RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551200
    RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne - Following the awarding of funding through PEACEPLUS Nature, RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.

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