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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland, a renowned charity organisation focused on environmental protection, is overseeing an open tender for hydrological works at RSPB Portmore Lough, Northern Ireland. The project entails ditch cleaning, reprofiling, drainage installation, and bridge repositioning. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17th August 2026 at 17:00. The contract work is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st December 2026. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their proposals electronically, with compliance with an open procurement procedure.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental construction and drainage works. Companies with expertise in hydrological engineering, environmental sustainability, and similar fields can benefit from participating. Given the project's alignment with environmental conservation objectives, firms demonstrating experience in eco-sensitive projects will be particularly well-suited. Additionally, the electronic submission process allows for efficient participation, widening the scope for potential bidders across the UK and beyond. This opportunity, backed by European and UK governmental support, underscores a commitment to collaborative environmental projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digger and ditch work (hydrological) RSPB Portmore Lough

Notice Description

Ditch cleaning, ditch reprofiling, drainage installation and bridge repositioning at RSPB Portmore Lough

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ditch cleaning, ditch reprofiling, drainage installation and bridge repositioning at RSPB Portmore Lough 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-r6ebe6-0000838375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560884
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

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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