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15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by RSPB Scotland focuses on the "Predator Fencing - RSPB Portmore Lough" project, which involves supplying and erecting 2010 metres of new predator fencing at the Portmore Lough nature reserve in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, while removing and disposing of old fencing. This tender is under the "Environmental protection" industry category, with procurement conducted through an open procedure. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their electronic tenders by 4th August 2026, with the award process commencing on 5th August 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and submissions are facilitated electronically through Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in environmental protection and installation of protective structures. Companies with expertise in predator fencing or similar activities can gain a foothold in environmental conservation projects by participating in this procurement. The project is valued at £112,000, making it a meaningful opportunity for any business aiming to expand its portfolio in public infrastructure works. With support from cross-border funding programmes like PEACEPLUS, there also lies potential for future collaborations across the Northern Ireland region and beyond.

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Notice Title

Predator Fencing - RSPB Portmore Lough

Notice Description

Supply and erect 2010 metres of new predator fencing at Portmore Lough nature reserve. Remove and dispose of 2010m of old fencing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Remove and dispose of 2010m of old predator exclusion fencing. Supply and erect 2010m of new predator exclusion fencing to protect ground nesting wading birds, including lapwing, redshank and snipe, from ground predators. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837229
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560204
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

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