---
title: "Tender for the thinning and felling of Scots Pine plantation with timber extracted: RSPB Abernethy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740418"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-09-05"
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# Tender for the thinning and felling of Scots Pine plantation with timber extracted: RSPB Abernethy

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740418

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## Summary

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland recently awarded a contract for the thinning and felling of Scots Pine plantation at RSPB Abernethy. The tender was completed, and the contract was signed on 4th September 2023. The buying organisation, RSPB Scotland, located in Edinburgh, issued the tender for environmental protection services. The contracting authority, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, was involved in the review process.

This tender opportunity by RSPB Scotland offers businesses the chance to participate in providing environmentally friendly services. Businesses in the environmental protection industry, such as forestry and timber extraction companies, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage was open, following an open procedure, creating opportunities for businesses looking to contribute to sustainable practices. The location of the tender is based in Strathspey, near Nethy Bridge, offering a specific geographical focus for interested businesses.

## Notice

To thin, clear fell and extract timber for selling, with minimal environmental damage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487533 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 14 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 8PP |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUNRO HARVESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487533
- 2 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485007

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485007&idx=2
  3rd August 2023 - Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485007&idx=1
  2nd August 2023 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485007
  Tender for the thinning and felling of Scots Pine plantation with timber extracted: RSPB Abernethy - To thin, clear fell and extract timber for selling, with minimal environmental damage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487533
  Tender for the thinning and felling of Scots Pine plantation with timber extracted: RSPB Abernethy - To thin, clear fell and extract timber for selling, with minimal environmental damage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740418

## Provenance

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