---
title: "Restoration of blanket bog"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555005"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-11-14"
---

# Restoration of blanket bog

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555005

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Restoration of blanket bog" project, initiated by RSPB Scotland, targets the ecological restoration of areas impacted by previous forestry activities in the vicinity of Airds Moss, located near Muirkirk, Scotland. This contract falls under the services category and was tendered through an open procedure. The project is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 28th September 2018. The estimated completion period is slated for 90 days, indicating a commitment to swift environmental recovery post-award.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological restoration, environmental consultancy, or related services, particularly those with experience in peatland rehabilitation. Given the project's focus on innovative restoration techniques, businesses that can demonstrate a solid methodological approach and track record in similar projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The potential for sustained contracts in a growing industry focused on environmental sustainability makes this an advantageous opportunity for the right suppliers.

## Notice

As part of an ongoing programme of restoration works within the Muirkirk and North Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area, the RSPB has secured funding to undertake restoration works in the vicinity of Airds Moss near Muirkirk. The work will relate to restoring an area of Blanket Bog to good condition where a small commercial forestry plantation has recently been removed. This work is in line with a wider project to restore areas of degraded Blanket Bog within the Muirkirk & Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of an ongoing programme of restoration works within the Muirkirk and North Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area, the RSPB has secured funding to undertake restoration works in the vicinity of Airds Moss near Muirkirk. The work will relate to restoring an area of Blanket Bog to good condition where a small commercial forestry plantation has recently been removed. This work is in line with a wider project to restore areas of degraded Blanket Bog within the Muirkirk & Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337350 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,862 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G3 6BS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DRUMCLOG PLANT; MNV CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337350
- 31 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335839
- 24 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329293

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329293&idx=1
  27th August 2018 - Tender Doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329293&idx=2
  27th August 2018 - Map A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329293&idx=3
  27th August 2018 - Map B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329293&idx=4
  27th August 2018 - Map C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329293&idx=5
  27th August 2018 - Exchange of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329293
  Restoration of blanket bog - As part of an ongoing programme of restoration works within the Muirkirk and North Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area, the RSPB has secured funding to undertake restoration works in the vicinity of Airds Moss near Muirkirk. The work will relate to restoring an area of Blanket Bog to good condition where a small commercial forestry plantation has recently been removed. This work is in line with a wider project to restore areas of degraded Blanket Bog within the Muirkirk & Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335839
  Restoration of blanket bog - As part of an ongoing programme of restoration works within the Muirkirk and North Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area, the RSPB has secured funding to undertake restoration works in the vicinity of Airds Moss near Muirkirk. The work will relate to restoring an area of Blanket Bog to good condition where a small commercial forestry plantation has recently been removed. This work is in line with a wider project to restore areas of degraded Blanket Bog within the Muirkirk & Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337350
  Restoration of blanket bog

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555005
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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