--- title: "NTS Glen Geldie - Riparian Woodland Creation Project Mar Lodge Estate" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2022-05-30" --- # NTS Glen Geldie - Riparian Woodland Creation Project Mar Lodge Estate Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland is seeking tenders for the "NTS Glen Geldie - Riparian Woodland Creation Project" located in the Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire. This project aims to restore the upper reaches of the Geldie Burn by establishing new native woodland across several fenced compartments. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 24 June 2022 at 12:00 UTC. The project is within protected areas such as the River Dee Special Area of Conservation and Cairngorms National Park. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the environmental and conservation sectors, particularly those specialising in forestry, landscaping, and habitat restoration services. Companies with experience in similar woodland creation and maintenance projects, as well as those equipped to handle ecologically sensitive sites, would be highly suited to compete. Engaging in this project could help grow businesses by expanding their portfolio and showcasing their capabilities in sustainable practices and conservation efforts. ## Notice The National Trust for Scotland Mar Lodge Estate is delivering an ambitious project aiming to restore the upper reaches of the Geldie Burn, a major tributary of the River Dee, by establishing new native woodland in a series of deer fenced compartments. The site is within the River Dee Special Area of Conservation, Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms Massif Special Protection Area, Cairngorms Mountains National Scenic Area and Cairngorms National Park and has a number of site sensitivities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Trust for Scotland Mar Lodge Estate is delivering an ambitious project aiming to restore the upper reaches of the Geldie Burn, a major tributary of the River Dee, by establishing new native woodland in a series of deer fenced compartments. The site is within the River Dee Special Area of Conservation, Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms Massif Special Protection Area, Cairngorms Mountains National Scenic Area and Cairngorms National Park and has a number of site sensitivities. The new native riparian woodland will comprise 6 planted compartments which form part of a Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS). All woodland compartments will be protected by deer fencing and rabbit netting, enclosing ~125ha of ground. The total area of woodland to be established withing these compartments is ~81ha, the remainder being open ground. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449823 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2022 - 23 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DF | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 30 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449823 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449823&idx=5 22nd June 2022 - Map of Planting Area - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449823&idx=4 22nd June 2022 - Additional Information 220622 Map of Planting Area and Size and Type of Trees - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449823&idx=3 14th June 2022 - Questions and Answers received directly by the Trust up to 14 June 2022 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449823&idx=1 30th May 2022 - Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449823&idx=2 30th May 2022 - Appendix A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449823 NTS Glen Geldie - Riparian Woodland Creation Project Mar Lodge Estate - The National Trust for Scotland Mar Lodge Estate is delivering an ambitious project aiming to restore the upper reaches of the Geldie Burn, a major tributary of the River Dee, by establishing new native woodland in a series of deer fenced compartments. The site is within the River Dee Special Area of Conservation, Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms Massif Special Protection Area, Cairngorms Mountains National Scenic Area and Cairngorms National Park and has a number of site sensitivities. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nts.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695142 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695142.json.