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title: "PEATLAND RESTORATION WORKS ON THE MAOL DONN 1 SITE - RSPB FORSINARD FLOWS NATURE RESERVE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736964"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-08-22"
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# PEATLAND RESTORATION WORKS ON THE MAOL DONN 1 SITE - RSPB FORSINARD FLOWS NATURE RESERVE

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736964

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## Summary

The procurement process for the PEATLAND RESTORATION WORKS ON THE MAOL DONN 1 SITE by RSPB Scotland, a charitable organization specialising in environmental protection, is now in the awarded stage. The works will be carried out at RSPB Forsinard Flows in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender included a site visit for interested suppliers on 10th July 2023. Deadline for submission of bids was 26th July 2023. The successful tenderer, john mackay ltd, signed the contract on 21st August 2023.

This public procurement contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in environmental protection and works-related industries. SMEs with expertise in peatland restoration techniques are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those capable of employing a range of restoration techniques detailed in the tender specification. Businesses interested in expanding their presence within the environmental protection sector should consider engaging with RSPB Scotland to explore potential collaboration opportunities in similar future tenders for environmental conservation projects.

## Notice

The restoration work in this application covers an area called Maol Donn 1, which has been drained in the past for agriculture, and has suffered a significant amount of deer damage. Drains, peat hags and eroding gullies across the site are to be restored. This work will further enhance the conditions that will reinstate healthy blanket bog.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The restoration work in this application covers an area called Maol Donn 1, which has been drained in the past for agriculture, and has suffered a significant amount of deer damage. Drains, peat hags and eroding gullies across the site are to be restored in parallel with a drastic reduction in deer numbers. This work will further enhance the conditions that will reinstate healthy blanket bog. Detailed maps and restoration treatments are included with this tender. The site has been assessed and requires a combination of work using a range of machinery of appropriate size on extra wide low ground pressure tracks for peat-based techniques and manual construction by hand of plastic pile, wooden and coir log dams. A range of techniques will be employed to treat the features in this area, these are detailed below within the tender specification. It is anticipated that machine work will be the preference, although there are some small, sensitive areas that may require hand work. Required materials will be moved into the area with a suitable ATV. We have chosen a variety of restoration techniques that are suitable for this site which are set out in the below specification. The supplier will be expected to use their expertise in peatland restoration to adjust restoration techniques if the ground conditions require this. A site visit with RSPB staff is strongly recommended as part of the tendering process which all suppliers wishing to tender are asked to attend. This will be held on 10th July 2023, meeting at the Forsinard Field Centre. The day will consist of an overview of the plans at the field centre followed by a site visit to Maol Donn where the works are to be undertaken. Booking for the suppliers meeting is essential and if you wish to attend, please email Daniela.Klein@rspb.org.uk Please note that these works are subject to: The successful award of a Peatland Action grant application which will been submitted during July. On receipt of a successful application the supplier winning the tender will be awarded. The results of peat slide risk assessments being reviewed for ~30ha of the site. Depending on the review outcome, this area may be removed from scope or the restoration redesigned.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486479 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 15 Mar 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 | JOHN MACKAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112500 - Earthmoving work

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486479
- 29 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482313

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=11
  31st July 2023 - Discussion points & resulting tender changes arising during / after the Bidder Day on 18th July 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=14
  31st July 2023 - Discussion points & resulting tender changes arising during / after the Bidder Day on 18th July 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=8
  26th July 2023 - Invitation to tender with corrected submission deadline of 23:59 on the 26th July 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=13
  26th July 2023 - Invitation to tender with bridge, Bidder Day updates & extended submission deadline: 23:59 on 2/8/23
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=12
  26th July 2023 - To enable bidders to select appropriate sized coir logs, we are providing representative dimensions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=10
  26th July 2023 - 7 potential locations on the Allt Thorcaill for construction of 1-2 bridges to enable site access.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=9
  10th July 2023 - Update on bidder day, moved to 18th July
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=1
  6th July 2023 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=6
  29th June 2023 - Restoration Map drone aerials
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=7
  29th June 2023 - Location Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=5
  29th June 2023 - Restoration Map OS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=2
  29th June 2023 - Access Route Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=3
  29th June 2023 - Restoration map with peat dams
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482313&idx=4
  29th June 2023 - Restoration map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482313
  PEATLAND RESTORATION WORKS ON THE MAOL DONN 1 SITE - RSPB FORSINARD FLOWS NATURE RESERVE - The restoration work in this application covers an area called Maol Donn 1, which has been drained in the past for agriculture, and has suffered a significant amount of deer damage. Drains, peat hags and eroding gullies across the site are to be restored. This work will further enhance the conditions that will reinstate healthy blanket bog.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486479
  PEATLAND RESTORATION WORKS ON THE MAOL DONN 1 SITE - RSPB FORSINARD FLOWS NATURE RESERVE - The restoration work in this application covers an area called Maol Donn 1, which has been drained in the past for agriculture, and has suffered a significant amount of deer damage. Drains, peat hags and eroding gullies across the site are to be restored. This work will further enhance the conditions that will reinstate healthy blanket bog.

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- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736964
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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