--- title: "Abernethy - Access drive upgrade_April 2022" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2024-02-07" --- # Abernethy - Access drive upgrade_April 2022 Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender "Abernethy - Access drive upgrade_April 2022" is managed by RSPB Scotland, a charity focused on wildlife conservation in Edinburgh. The tender, categorised as works under environmental protection, is currently at the active stage with a submission deadline of 28th April 2022. The project involves upgrading access tracks within the Abernethy Forest SPA to maintain ecological sensitivity and protection. The main procurement method is an open procedure attracting bids primarily from smaller businesses. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in environmental works, construction, or conservation sectors. Businesses adept at handling projects with strict ecological constraints and proven expertise in habitat restoration are well-suited to compete. The project location in Abernethy offers potential for business expansion and collaboration with RSPB Scotland, fostering environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation through responsible procurement practices. ## Notice Tender for access track upgrade ### Lot Information Lot 1 The RSPB Abernethy Reserve is located in Strathspey, lying to the south and south-east of Nethy Bridge. The Reserve comprises a large extent of remnant Caledonian pine forest and higher open ground extending to the northern areas of the Cairngorm massif. The Reserve includes over 1000ha of blanket bog on the plateau between the hills of An Lurg and Bile Buidhe which is eroding and in need of restoration. Peatland Action has given approval in principle for a grant to carry out repairs and upgrading to the two main routes used to reach these peatland restoration sites. The access tracks are used regularly by walkers, cyclists, and on a daily basis by ATV's and 4x4 vehicles by Reserve staff, deer stalkers and contractors. The Reserve has several conservation designations highlighting the sensitivity and importance of the site. These include the Abernethy Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC), the Cairngorms SAC and the River Spey SPA. The methodology employed for carrying out these works must demonstrate consideration of this high level of protection. There will also be constraints imposed on working by some of these designations during the bird breeding season. All elements fall either wholly or partly within the Abernethy Forest SPA, which means that no work is permitted between the 1st of March 2022 and the 31st of July 2022 in the forest. Additional exclusion zones may be put in place outside of the forest from mid-February 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498183 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 May 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 3 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £95,000 | ## 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 | MCGOWAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads ## Release History - 7 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498183 - 31 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444837 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444837&idx=1 31st March 2022 - Constraints map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444837&idx=2 31st March 2022 - Track repair - culvert - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444837&idx=3 31st March 2022 - Map 1 - location - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444837&idx=4 31st March 2022 - Map 2 - C1-C2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444837&idx=5 31st March 2022 - Map 3 D-E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444837&idx=6 31st March 2022 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444837 Abernethy - Access drive upgrade_April 2022 - Tender for access track upgrade - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498183 Abernethy - Access drive upgrade_April 2022 - Tender for access track upgrade ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688751 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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