--- title: "Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2022-02-16" --- # Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves RSPB Scotland as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the project titled "Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve". This initiative falls under the environmental protection category and is located at the Forsinard Flows Reserve in the UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender stage active, having started on 20 April 2021 and set to close for submissions by 13 May 2021. The successful contract was awarded on 1 September 2021, with a total value of £31,166. The procurement documents can be accessed for more information. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and forestry management, particularly those equipped to handle conifer regeneration works. Companies focused on land management, ecological restoration, and those with expertise in using chainsaw and clearing saw techniques will find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the environmental focus of the project, firms with a strong commitment to sustainable practices could enhance their business presence through successful tender participation. ## Notice Tender For The Supply Of Control Of Compartmental And Non-Compartmental Conifer Regeneration Works At Forsinard Flows Reserve ### Lot Information Lot 1 Young non-native trees originating from plantation seed sources pose a long-term threat to the surrounding peatland restoration via the perpetuation of the regeneration cycle. As a result, it is necessary to remove the small and medium sized trees that are of a low to high density using Chainsaw/Clearing saw and Hand tools as described below. All tree regeneration for non-native conifers to be cleared in areas indicated on attached maps. Contractors to use clearing saws to clear regen, with material too small to be cut being removed with suitable hand tools. For regen where the diameter of the tree stem is greater than 120mm a chainsaw and appropriate techniques should be used. Regen is to be cut at the base below the lowest branch whorl (this might be buried in the surface layer) leaving no branches with green foliage on the stump and that all stem regrowth will have been removed. Where regen has a stem greater than 120mm the stump should be cut as low as is practically possible to the ground surface. Cleared material will be left on site. Non-target tree species should be left intact. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440893 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £31,166 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440893 - 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412494 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412494&idx=3 20th April 2021 - Map 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412494&idx=1 20th April 2021 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412494&idx=2 20th April 2021 - Map 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412494 Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve - Tender For The Supply Of Control Of Compartmental And Non-Compartmental Conifer Regeneration Works At Forsinard Flows Reserve - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440893 Tree regeneration - Forsinard Flows Reserve - Tender For The Supply Of Control Of Compartmental And Non-Compartmental Conifer Regeneration Works At Forsinard Flows Reserve ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651330 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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