--- title: "Allt a'Mharcaidhl River Restoration" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2024-04-04" --- # Allt a'Mharcaidhl River Restoration Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Allt a'Mharcaidhl River Restoration" project is being carried out by RSPB Scotland based in Edinburgh, UK. The project falls under the industry category of environmental protection and is located in the Cairngorms National Park. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 6th May 2024, and the bid opening scheduled for the same date. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in services related to river restoration projects to compete. Companies involved in environmental conservation, ecological consultancy, and forestry management are well-suited to participate. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, emphasizing transparency and fair competition in the selection process. Businesses aiming to grow in the environmental services sector should consider engaging with RSPB Scotland for this significant project in a conservation-sensitive area. ## Notice Tender For The Supply Of River Restoration Project On The Allt A'mharcaidh Burn ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Allt a'Mharcaidh burn rises on the high ground of Inshriach and Invereshie National Nature Reserve, then flows through Inshriach Forest and neighbouring farmland before joining the River Feshie below Lagganlia. The burn was altered and straightened over 150 years ago to facilitate the floating of logs to a local mill. The surrounding land use is still forestry, but the landowner, Forestry and Land Scotland want to restore the watercourse to a more natural state and improve the surrounding wetland habitats. This work is being undertaken as part of the Cairngorms Connect project, funded by the Endangered Landscapes Programme. The site is designated as part of the River Spey Special Protection Area (SPA) for salmon and is also part of the Cairngorms Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The restoration work is designed to improve the condition of habitats locally that will benefit both of the designated areas and the work must be carried out sensitively to avoid damage or pollution. The ecological consultants EnviroCentre have produced a study and options appraisal for restoration of a 1km straightened section of the burn, which can be sub-divided into two reaches, the upper reach and lower reach. The approved design involves the excavation of a relict channel which has been identified by drone survey beside the lower reach, the harvesting and transportation of recently windblown trees close to the site to form the large wood structures and the installation of a range of large wood structures throughout the upper and lower reaches. The large wood structures serve a range of purposes and the details of locations and engineering design are provided in the attached '673614_Allt a' Mharcaidh_Design Brief 230118' and the '673614_Allt a' Mharcaidh_Design Risk Assessment 230118'. The design consists of 21 lateral structures dug into the banks and 1 medial structure dug into the bed of the burn in the upper reach and 3 log jams and 6 medial blockages in the lower reach to discourage flow returning to the canalised channel and 1 upstream tie in to divert the burn into the excavated relict channel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502392 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 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 | 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502392 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502392&idx=1 4th April 2024 - Design brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502392&idx=2 4th April 2024 - Risk assessement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502392&idx=3 4th April 2024 - Location and access - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502392&idx=4 4th April 2024 - Site - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502392&idx=5 4th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502392 Allt a'Mharcaidhl River Restoration - Tender For The Supply Of River Restoration Project On The Allt A'mharcaidh Burn ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762891 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=762891 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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