--- title: "Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Autumn 2023" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2023-08-16" --- # Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Autumn 2023 Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922.json) ## Summary The RSPB Scotland is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Autumn 2023". The procurement involves works in the environmental protection industry category, specifically wildlife conservation. The project is located in Black Moss of Evrigert within the southern part of the Birsay Moors RSPB Reserve, Orkney, with a tender deadline of 19th September 2023. The tender is in the active stage, following an open procedure. This opportunity for peatland restoration works at the identified site in Orkney can benefit businesses specialised in environmental conservation and restoration services. Companies with experience in habitat restoration, machine work, and hand labour are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project, expected to commence in January 2024 with a contract period ending in April 2024, offers a chance for businesses to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts and enhance ecosystem resilience in the area. ## Notice Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland ### Lot Information Lot 1 The identified restoration area at Black Moss of Evrigert is located within the southern part of the Birsay Moors RSPB Reserve which spans just over 1300ha of predominantly bog, mire and heathland habitats. The site is also part of West Mainland SSSI and Orkney Mainland Moors SPA which recognise Birsay Moors' importance for breeding Hen Harrier, Red-Throated Diver and Short Eared Owl as well as bog plant communities. The identified restoration site has been subject to extensive peat cutting historically. Whilst some of these peat banks are re-vegetating, there are significant areas of actively eroding peat faces and hags, as well as erosion gullies and areas of micro-erosion across the site. This is leading to further erosion of peat and drying out of the surrounding vegetation. Restoring these features will improve the resilience and overall health/condition of the habitat making it better able to support a range of wildlife and be able to cope with changing weather patterns linked to climate change. The site boundary for the restoration area is approximately 46 ha in size, with the footprint of restoration work expected to be approximately 45 ha. It is expected that the Contractor will work to restore all erosion features in this area using a combination of machine work and hand labour. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486165 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 1 Apr 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work ## Release History - 16 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486165 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486165&idx=6 4th September 2023 - Updates to the Orkney Peatland Restoration tender following site visit on 31st of August 2023. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486165&idx=1 16th August 2023 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486165&idx=2 16th August 2023 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486165&idx=3 16th August 2023 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486165&idx=4 16th August 2023 - Appendix 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486165&idx=5 16th August 2023 - Appendix 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486165 Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Autumn 2023 - Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741922 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=741922 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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