--- title: "Invitation to tender - Regenerating conifer control - RSPB Forsinard Flows" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB" published: "2024-01-18" --- # Invitation to tender - Regenerating conifer control - RSPB Forsinard Flows Buyer: RSPB Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917.json) ## Summary The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has completed the "Invitation to tender - Regenerating conifer control" procurement process. This works contract, located at RSPB Forsinard Flows in Forsinard, UK, involves the removal of non-native conifer regen on a blanket bog habitat. The procurement stage was an open procedure, focusing on environmental protection within the works category. The deadline for completion of the work was set for 31/12/2023. This tender opportunity offers businesses in the environmental sector a chance to contribute to habitat restoration projects. Companies specialising in forestry and land management, particularly those experienced in habitat restoration and tree removal, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project provides a valuable opportunity to showcase expertise in ecological conservation and contribute to the enhancement of natural habitats. ## Notice Removal of non-native conifer regen on blanket bog habitat. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Removal of non-native regenerating trees and saplings using Chainsaw, Clearing saw and Hand tools. The work involves the removal of non-native regenerating conifer trees and saplings. This work will enhance the conditions of the area promoting a healthy blanket bog habitat. A detailed map is included (FN_Regen_2023) and a wider location map (Forsinain_Site_Location_map). The site (47.45 ha) has been assessed and requires a combination of chainsaws/clearing saws, hand tools and hand pulling to complete the work. Sitka spruce and lodgepole pine tree regeneration and regrowth will be cut using clearing saws and chainsaws if the diameter of the tree is more than 120mm. Smaller trees can be cut and removed either by hand pulling or, if unable to safely pull manually, cut with loppers. All trees to be cut at the base below the lowest branch whorl (this might be buried in the moss layer), leaving no branches with green foliage on the stump. The cleared material will be left to waste at the location it was felled, cut or pulled. It is important to remove the much less obvious 'saplings' as it is the more obvious 'trees'. These saplings can be as small as around 3cm, so care must be taken to scan/check areas thoroughly. RSPB staff will be looking for a minimum of 90% clearance of saplings to sign off the work. This work is to be completed before 31/12/2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496711 | | 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 | 18 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £17,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RSPB | | Locality | FORSINARD | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW13 6YT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | North, West and Central Sutherland | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MURRAY FORESTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111220 - Scrub-removal work ## Release History - 18 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496711 - 9 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490003 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490003&idx=3 9th October 2023 - Aerial_Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490003&idx=4 9th October 2023 - Images from site - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490003&idx=1 9th October 2023 - Invitation_To_Quote_Regen_Work - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490003&idx=2 9th October 2023 - Site_Location_Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490003 Invitation to tender - Regenerating conifer control - RSPB Forsinard Flows - Removal of non-native conifer regen on blanket bog habitat. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496711 Invitation to tender - Regenerating conifer control - RSPB Forsinard Flows - Removal of non-native conifer regen on blanket bog habitat. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746917 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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