---
title: "Peatland Track Restoration at Forsinard Flows"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734026"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-08-08"
---

# Peatland Track Restoration at Forsinard Flows

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734026

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## Summary

The RSPB Scotland has awarded the contract for Peatland Track Restoration at Forsinard Flows. The main procurement category is works, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The procurement stage is complete, with the contracting authority being RSPB Scotland. The contract was signed on 8th August 2023, with ACM Plant hire being the awarded supplier. The project location is at RSPB Forsinard Flows in Forsinard, Sutherland, UK. The tender aimed at restoring 874m of former forestry spur tracks back to near-natural peatland.

This tender for Peatland Track Restoration at Forsinard Flows presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in works-related projects, particularly those involved in environmental protection. Businesses in the construction, landscaping, and conservation sectors are well-suited to compete. Taking into account the nature of the project and the completion status, interested companies should focus on aligning their offerings with the restoration requirements outlined in the tender documents to maximise their chances of success in bidding for similar projects in the future.

## Notice

Peatland restoration on disused forestry spur tracks

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To restore a total of 874m of former forestry spur track back to near natural peatland. The work will cover two sites at RSPB Forsinard Flows, 472m of the Lonielist and 402m of the Clach Geala former forestry tracks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485464 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | RSPB |
| 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 | ACM PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112500 - Earthmoving work

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485464
- 1 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479944

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN479944&idx=3
  15th June 2023 - Additional notes about the project and site visits.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN479944&idx=2
  15th June 2023 - Updated Clach Geala track length. Reduced to 196m.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN479944&idx=1
  1st June 2023 - Invitation to Tender Peatland Track Restoration at RSPB Forsinard Flows
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479944
  Peatland Track Restoration at Forsinard Flows - Peatland restoration on disused forestry spur tracks
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485464
  Peatland Track Restoration at Forsinard Flows - Peatland restoration on disused forestry spur tracks

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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