--- title: "Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Black Moss, April 2024" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2024-04-09" --- # Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Black Moss, April 2024 Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender titled "Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Black Moss, April 2024" is being conducted by RSPB Scotland, a charity based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Environmental protection. Located in Orkney, the tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submission by 6th May 2024. This tender for peatland restoration works at Black Moss of Evrigert presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in environmental restoration and conservation services. Businesses equipped for machine work and manual construction, with expertise in habitat restoration and resilience improvement, are well-suited to compete in this open procurement procedure. ## Notice Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2024-2025 ### 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 146 ha in size, with the footprint of restoration work expected to be approximately 131 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. The work will be procured on a treatment basis which includes machine days, hand labour days and the supply of materials. 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 for the instillation of dams. Required materials will be moved into the area with a suitable ATV. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502677 | | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work ## Release History - 9 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502677 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=7 30th April 2024 - Access route update - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=6 24th April 2024 - Peatland restoration site visit questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=5 23rd April 2024 - Polygons - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=4 23rd April 2024 - Restoration line features - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=3 23rd April 2024 - Aerial imagery - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=2 23rd April 2024 - Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502677&idx=1 9th April 2024 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502677 Peatland restoration; RSPB Orkney, Black Moss, April 2024 - Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2024-2025 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763296 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=763296 - 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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