Tender

Fence removal on Dorback Estate and the boundary of Abernethy Nature Reserve

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

Fence removal on Dorback Estate and the boundary of Abernethy Nature Reserve

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, on behalf of the RSPB and Oxygen Conservation, the respective owners of Abernethy Nature Reserve and Dorback Estate, invite suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit a tender for the removal and dismantling of existing fencing and the installation of new stock fencing on Dorback Estate and the boundary of Abernethy Nature Reserve.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Significant progress has been made over recent years to mark and remove deer fences across key capercaillie areas. However, older or redundant fences still remain, posing a collision risk for capercaillie, particularly when young birds are moving away from their breeding areas. When the birds collide with fences it can be fatal and limits their ability to expand into new habitat. Carefully removing remaining sections of fencing reduces this risk and improves habitat connectivity. Contractors play a vital role in this work - applying their expertise to ensure fences are removed efficiently, safely, and with care for the surrounding environment. This collaboration is key to achieving the best outcomes for nature in the National Park. Drum Wood (Carn na Loinne) on Dorback Estate is a Caledonian pinewood extending into the Abernethy Nature Reserve. While capercaillie have used Drum Wood in the past, conditions have declined, making it less suitable for the species. Now, with a growing capercaillie population in neighbouring Abernethy and habitat improvements planned in Drum Wood, including the removal of a fence that runs through the middle of the wood, there is strong potential for capercaillie to return to Dorback Estate. The Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to remove the sections of fence shown in Figure 1 on page 7 on ITT Brief. This work is being delivered as part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and funded through the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund. The works can commence as soon as a contractor is appointed and all works must be completed by 31 March 2026 at the latest, in readiness for the next capercaillie breeding season.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817695
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544957
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928200 - Fences

34928220 - Fencing components

44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

45111300 - Dismantling works

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544957
    Fence removal on Dorback Estate and the boundary of Abernethy Nature Reserve - The Cairngorms National Park Authority, on behalf of the RSPB and Oxygen Conservation, the respective owners of Abernethy Nature Reserve and Dorback Estate, invite suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit a tender for the removal and dismantling of existing fencing and the installation of new stock fencing on Dorback Estate and the boundary of Abernethy Nature Reserve.

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