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title: "Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland July 2018"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000549482"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS"
published: "2018-10-25"
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# Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland July 2018

Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000549482

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## Summary

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is seeking contracts for the "Sea Defence Restoration" project at Larne Lough, Northern Ireland. This initiative falls under the works category and is classified within the environmental protection industry. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £371,408. The contract was signed on 10th October 2018, and completion of all works is mandated to be finalised by 26th February 2019. Key tasks include restoration and resurfacing works, with operations on-site restricted until after the bird breeding season ends, anticipated around 1st September 2018.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, environmental restoration, and marine construction. Companies with expertise in managing temporary and permanent works, compliance with marine construction licences, and ecological considerations would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement method employed is an open procedure, this invites various suppliers to participate, enabling firms to expand their portfolio and enhance their operational footprint in the public sector. Businesses looking to grow should consider aligning their services with the specific requirements outlined in this tender, which emphasises ecological sensitivity and regulatory compliance.

## 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 26 February 2019

### 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 26 February 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335118 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2018 - 26 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £371,408 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | L&M KEATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335118
- 6 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324399

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324399&idx=1
  9th July 2018 - PQQ and Tender package
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324399&idx=2
  9th July 2018 - PQQ and Tender package Rev. 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324399
  Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland July 2018 - 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 26 February 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335118
  Sea Defence Restoration, Larne Lough, N. Ireland July 2018 - 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 26 February 2019

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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