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RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction

RSPB Scotland

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21 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland is procuring construction works to improve access and safety on Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, off North Berwick, East Lothian. The work covers upgrades to pedestrian paths and handrails, repairs to associated infrastructure and refurbishment of an existing building. The aim is to address safety risks and improve the reliability of access routes and facilities on the island, which is used by RSPB staff, Scottish Seabird Centre and Northern Lighthouse Board personnel, researchers, volunteers and authorised visitors. The site is an exposed offshore island with internationally important seabird habitat and historically significant structures, including Bass Castle and the Bass Lighthouse complex. This is a construction works requirement (CPV 45000000).

RSPB Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement has reached the tender stage. There is one lot, covering the Bass Rock access and safety works; variants are not allowed. The buyer set the bid deadline and bid opening for 13 November 2026 at 14:00. The contract is due to run from 4 January 2027 to 30 May 2031. The estimated value is £300,000. Bids must be submitted electronically in English and remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. Tenderers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The published procurement information does not state an evaluation basis.

This opportunity suits construction contractors experienced in work on deteriorated access infrastructure, including path upgrades, handrail installation or repair, concrete repairs and refurbishment of existing buildings. Delivery requires the ability to plan and carry out safety-focused construction in an exposed island setting, where weather and access constraints are material site conditions. The work serves a site used by staff, operators, researchers and visitors, and takes place in an internationally important seabird habitat alongside historically significant structures. Suppliers should be able to identify the staff they would assign and provide their qualifications. The requirement is a single, multi-year construction package rather than separate lots, so firms need capacity to coordinate the works across the island site and sustain delivery over the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction

Notice Description

H&S construction works relating to handrail and path upgrades and refurbishment of existing building

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is undertaking a programme of access and safety improvement works at Bass Rock, situated within the Firth of Forth, off North Berwick, East Lothian. Bass Rock is an internationally important seabird habitat and is home to a number of historically significant structures, including Bass Castle and the Bass Lighthouse complex. The island is accessed by RSPB personnel, Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC), Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) operatives, researchers, volunteers and authorised visitors. The existing pedestrian access routes, handrails and associated infrastructure have deteriorated over time due to the island's exposed offshore location, severe weather conditions and general wear. The proposed works are intended to address identified safety concerns, improve the condition and reliability of the existing access infrastructure and provide basic welfare facilities for personnel accessing the island.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567102
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

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