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15 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements" project is being conducted by RSPB Scotland, a conservation charity dedicated to environmental protection. The project aims at evaluating and improving access routes on Bass Rock in the UKM region. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 10th July 2026, following an open procedure. Relevant industries include environmental protection and related services, specifically classified under CPV code 71311000. The contract period is set to commence on 21st August 2026 and conclude on 30th May 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, construction management, and subcontractor management. Firms with expertise in assessing and implementing safety improvements in challenging environments would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for broad participation, and there is a one-round interview process. The successful bidder will manage subcontractors for remedial works, making this an excellent growth opportunity for businesses with a robust subcontracting network and the capability to handle large-scale environmental projects.

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Notice Title

RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements

Notice Description

Assess condition of access routes, specify remedial works, manage remedial works subcontractors

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open competitive tender with a selected interview round

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557953
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 30 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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