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Robocutting on Seafield and Strathspey Estates to improve habitat for capercaillie

Cairngorms National Park Authority

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18 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cairngorms National Park Authority is buying habitat-management services on behalf of Seafield and Strathspey Estates. The work is robocutting in pinewood and bog woodland around Boat of Garten and Carrbridge, within the Cairngorms National Park. It covers three work areas with approximately 180 hectares of gross habitat, to improve conditions for capercaillie under the Capercaillie Emergency Plan. The requirement is for cutting operations rather than general forestry consultancy or construction. The intended work includes approximately 10–15 hectares of cutting, although actual output will depend on terrain and site complexity. The contract is funded by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund and is classified as environmental land-management and forestry services.

The procurement has reached tender: the Park Authority invited offers through an open procedure. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English by 12 October 2026 at 10:00, with bid opening at the same time. The contract covers 30 days of robocutting and has a 60-day contract period. Its estimated value is £20,833.33, while the single lot is valued at £21,000; these figures should not be treated as a combined amount. Bids must remain valid for 30 days. The award decision period starts at the submission deadline. Variants are not allowed. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is permitted. Evaluation and performance requirements are set out in the procurement documents.

This opportunity suits specialist grounds-management, forestry or habitat-restoration contractors with practical robocutting capability and experience working in woodland and bog terrain. Suppliers need suitable machinery and operators able to work across several areas where ground conditions and site complexity may vary. The expected production rate is indicative rather than guaranteed, so bidders should be able to assess terrain, plan machine deployment and manage output realistically. Site visits are encouraged and must be arranged with the Park Authority in advance, making local mobilisation and competent site assessment useful. Tenderers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The requirement is well suited to experienced small specialist teams able to deliver habitat work safely and consistently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robocutting on Seafield and Strathspey Estates to improve habitat for capercaillie

Notice Description

This contract will deliver 30 days of robocutting across three work areas covering approximately 180 hectares of pinewood habitat around the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge on Seafield and Strathspey Estates, within the Cairngorms National Park. The work will improve habitat conditions for capercaillie as part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cairngorms National Park Authority ('the Park Authority'), on behalf of Seafield and Strathspey Estates, invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for 30 days of robocutting across three work areas within pinewoods around the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge in the Cairngorms National Park. The gross work areas cover approximately 180 hectares of pinewood and bog woodland habitat. The contract is expected to achieve approximately 10-15 hectares of cutting within the work areas, based on an indicative rate of 2-3 hectares per week per machine. Actual output will depend on terrain and site complexity, which vary across the work areas. Site visits are encouraged to help tenderers assess ground conditions and submit an accurate bid. Tenderers must contact the Park Authority in advance to arrange access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843438
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564824
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

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Postcode Area
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=SEP564824
    Robocutting on Seafield and Strathspey Estates to improve habitat for capercaillie - This contract will deliver 30 days of robocutting across three work areas covering approximately 180 hectares of pinewood habitat around the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge on Seafield and Strathspey Estates, within the Cairngorms National Park. The work will improve habitat conditions for capercaillie as part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

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