--- title: "Peatland restoration; Bile Bhuidhe, RSPB Abernethy April 2023" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2024-01-10" --- # Peatland restoration; Bile Bhuidhe, RSPB Abernethy April 2023 Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender titled "Peatland restoration; Bile Bhuidhe, RSPB Abernethy April 2023" conducted by RSPB Scotland, based in Edinburgh, involves the supply of 149ha of peatland restoration at Abernethy national nature reserve. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender awarded to McDougall Plant Limited. The project is in the works category, with a contract value of £300,000 signed on May 8, 2023. The contract involves restoration work scheduled from August to December 2023. This tender for peatland restoration provides opportunities for businesses experienced in environmental protection works. Suitable companies should have expertise in peatland restoration techniques, be prepared to work under specific site conditions above 700mAOD, and have robust health and safety procedures in place. With the project duration spanning approximately 18 weeks, businesses should ensure readiness to commence work by August 2023 and complete on-site operations by the end of November 2023, with a contingency plan for potential work into December if weather conditions permit. ## Notice Tender for the supply of 149ha of peatland restoration at Bile Bhuidhe, Abernethy national nature reserve, August - December 2023 ### Lot Information Lot 1 RSPB Abernethy require an experienced contractor to undertaken peatland restoration work. The project is due to commence at the start of the August 2023. The duration of the project will be approx. 18 weeks. It is anticipated that work will be complete on site by the end of November 2023. This builds in some contingency for some work to continue into December if weather conditions allow. The project comprises a mixture of machine work and hand work techniques commonly used in peatland restoration projects. Site conditions at Abernethy should be considered. Much of the site is above 700mAOD, the site lies around 10km from the nearest public road and must be accessed by 4x4 vehicle track and ATV. The successful bidder must be prepared for the conditions and have rigorous health and safety procedures in place. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496093 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 May 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £300,000 | ## 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MCDOUGALL PLANT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work ## Release History - 10 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496093 - 3 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475274 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=1 3rd April 2023 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=2 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=3 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=4 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=5 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=6 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=7 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 6 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=8 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 7 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=9 3rd April 2023 - Appendix 8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475274&idx=10 3rd April 2023 - Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475274 Peatland restoration; Bile Bhuidhe, RSPB Abernethy April 2023 - Tender for the supply of 149ha of peatland restoration at Bile Bhuidhe, Abernethy national nature reserve, August - December 2023 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496093 Peatland restoration; Bile Bhuidhe, RSPB Abernethy April 2023 - Tender for the supply of 149ha of peatland restoration at Bile Bhuidhe, Abernethy national nature reserve, August - December 2023 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727978 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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