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title: "Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542035"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland

Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542035

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## Summary

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is currently seeking tenders for the "Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland" project, which falls under the works category in the environmental protection industry. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31 May 2018. The project entails comprehensive civil works to restore sea defences at Blue Circle Island, ensuring compliance with relevant marine construction licences and planning permissions. Due to environmental regulations, work may not begin until approximately 1 September 2018, and all activities must be concluded by 31 December 2018. The contract value is set at £200,000, with submissions accepted electronically via the RSPB's procurement portal.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and environmental restoration services. Companies with expertise in marine construction, ecological compliance, and civil works will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The emphasis on adhering to environmental regulations could favour firms proficient in sustainable practices and certified in ISO standards related to quality and environmental management. Engaging in this project can lead to further collaborations with RSPB and enhance a contractor’s portfolio in the field of environmentally sensitive projects.

## Notice

The Contract is for the provision of all permanent and temporary Works associated with the restoration of sea defences at Blue Circle Island, Larne Lough. The scope of works for this project comprises all temporary and permanent civil works associated with the following; restoration of the sea defences to the western side of the island, resurfacing of the island, compliance with the conditions of the Marine Construction Licence, compliance with the conditions of the Planning Permissions. The breeding season on the island works may not commence until all birds have left the island. This is expected to be CIRCA 1st September 2018 however the Commencement Date for works on the island is later than this to allow RSPB to confirm the birds have left. All Works on the island must be completed by 31 December 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for the provision of all permanent and temporary Works associated with the restoration of sea defences at Blue Circle Island, Larne Lough. Blue Circle Island was created by Blue Circle Cement approximately 30 years ago when they owned Magheramorne Quarry. As the ownership of Blue Circle cement has changed over the years, so too has the ownership of the island. The island is currently owned by Tarmac. The island is a very important breeding ground for Roseat Terns & Blackheaded Gulls. The island is one of the last remaining breeding grounds for Roseat Terns. Given the island significance to these birds the ownership of the island is currently being transferred from Tarmac to RSPB. The scope of works for this project comprises all temporary and permanent civil works associated with the following; - restoration of the sea defences to the western side of the island, - resurfacing of the island, - compliance with the conditions of the Marine Construction Licence, - compliance with the conditions of the Planning Permissions. The breeding season on the island works may not commence until all birds have left the island. This is expected to be CIRCA 1st September 2018 however the Commencement Date for works on the island is later than this to allow RSPB to confirm the birds have left. All Works on the island must be completed by 31 December 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318542 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 7QT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Belvoir |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318542

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318542&idx=3
  15th May 2018 - Planning Permission for Blue Circle Island
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318542&idx=2
  11th May 2018 - Pre-Construction Information - pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318542&idx=1
  8th May 2018 - ITT and PQQ package
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318542
  Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland - The Contract is for the provision of all permanent and temporary Works associated with the restoration of sea defences at Blue Circle Island, Larne Lough. The scope of works for this project comprises all temporary and permanent civil works associated with the following; restoration of the sea defences to the western side of the island, resurfacing of the island, compliance with the conditions of the Marine Construction Licence, compliance with the conditions of the Planning Permissions. The breeding season on the island works may not commence until all birds have left the island. This is expected to be CIRCA 1st September 2018 however the Commencement Date for works on the island is later than this to allow RSPB to confirm the birds have left. All Works on the island must be completed by 31 December 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542035
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=542035
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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