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title: "Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659405"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659405

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction" issued by RSPB Scotland, a charity focused on environmental protection. The procurement falls under the services category and is located at the RSPB Abernethy Reserve in Strathspey, near Nethy Bridge. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract awarded on 16th September 2021. The procurement was conducted via an open tendering method, allowing a broad range of suppliers to bid. The award amount for the contract is £104,000, and it reflects the commitment to managing over 5000 hectares of remnant Caledonian pine forest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry management, timber extraction, and ecological services, particularly those specializing in environmental conservation and resource sustainability. Medium to large-sized companies with experience in timber operations and a commitment to environmental stewardship would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms offering innovative approaches to forest management and biodiversity conservation could enhance their potential for winning contracts within this sector.

## Notice

Tender For Thinning And Felling Of Scots Pine Plantation With Timber Extracted

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The RSPB Abernethy Reserve is located in Strathspey, near to Nethy Bridge. The Reserve comprises over 5000ha of remnant Caledonian pine forest including 1600ha of Scots Pine Plantation. The plantation area is managed primarily to return it to a forest of more natural character over a 200 year period, this includes a combination of; leaving areas to self-thin; creating dead wood; thinning; felling, and; timber extraction. Craigmore Wood lies to the Northern end of the reserve and is a 570ha of Pine forest, mostly plantation. This tender refers to a 92ha area of Scots pine plantation in the South East corner of Craigmore Wood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438195 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000 |

## 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 | EH12 9DH |
| 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUNRO HARVESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438195
- 2 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420113

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420113&idx=1
  2nd July 2021 - Map 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420113&idx=2
  2nd July 2021 - Map 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420113&idx=3
  2nd July 2021 - Map 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420113&idx=4
  2nd July 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420113
  Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction - Tender For Thinning And Felling Of Scots Pine Plantation With Timber Extracted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438195
  Abernethy - Timber thinning, felling and extraction - Tender For Thinning And Felling Of Scots Pine Plantation With Timber Extracted

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659405
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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