--- title: "Airds Moss, East Ayrshire - Spruce clearance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2022-01-20" --- # Airds Moss, East Ayrshire - Spruce clearance Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by RSPB Scotland, with the tender titled "Airds Moss, East Ayrshire - Spruce clearance." This project focuses on the environmental service of clearing Sitka spruce regeneration at RSPB Airds Moss and the Dumfries Estate in East Ayrshire. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following an open tendering method. Notable dates include the submission deadline of 26 November 2021 and the contract signing date on 3 December 2021, with the contract valued at £76,000. The procurement falls under the category of environmental protection services, with delivery taking place in Muirkirk, East Ayrshire. This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry management, environmental services, and ecological restoration. Companies that provide services related to land clearance, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable land management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the focus on ecological restoration in a Special Protection Area, firms with experience in working within environmental frameworks and those holding relevant certifications will have a competitive edge in securing future contracts in similar projects. ## Notice Clearance of Sitka spruce regeneration at RSPB Airds Moss and Dumfries Estate, East Ayrshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of an ongoing programme of restoration works within the Muirkirk and North Lowther Uplands Special Protection Area, RSPB Scotland has secured funding to undertake the clearance of self-seeded Sitka spruce across approximately 1,500ha ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438446 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 26 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £76,000 | ## 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TILHILL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438446 - 3 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432237 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=1 8th November 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=9 8th November 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=2 8th November 2021 - Appendix 1 - photos - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=8 8th November 2021 - Appendix 1 - photos - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=5 5th November 2021 - Map 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=6 5th November 2021 - Map 4a - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=7 5th November 2021 - Map 4b - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=3 5th November 2021 - Map 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432237&idx=4 5th November 2021 - Map 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432237 Airds Moss, East Ayrshire - Spruce clearance - Clearance of Sitka spruce regeneration at RSPB Airds Moss and Dumfries Estate, East Ayrshire. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438446 Airds Moss, East Ayrshire - Spruce clearance - Clearance of Sitka spruce regeneration at RSPB Airds Moss and Dumfries Estate, East Ayrshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672462 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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