--- title: "RSPB Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2024-11-07" --- # RSPB Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by RSPB Scotland pertains to the "RSPB Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development" project, focusing on earthworks in the Environmental Protection industry category. The works will be carried out in the Crook of Baldoon, located near Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th November 2024 at 12:00 PM and the potential award starting shortly after, on 27th November 2024. The project is currently in the Tender stage, employing an open procedure through electronic submission. The contract period spans from 4th December 2024 to 28th February 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, earthworks, and environmental management. The project will involve constructing lagoons, creating wildlife habitats, and installing related structures such as sluice gates and pedestrian bridges. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions for large-scale earth-moving and habitat creation work would find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in ecological conservation projects and the ability to meet the specified technical and regulatory requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice This tender documentation relates to earthworks associated with the Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RSPB Scotland has converted the Crook of Baldoon Reserve, which is restored farmland and willow crops, to wet grassland providing breeding grounds to a variety of species and increasing the richness of other wildlife. The Crook of Baldoon is a key place of passage, wintering and breeding for wildfowl and waders within Southwest Scotland and a large number will utilise the reserve's wetland and saltmarsh habitats. The site location is shown on Drawing No. 155977/9201. Within Field 7 and Field 8 of the Crook of Baldoon Reserve, RSPB intend to construct two lagoons, five islands within these lagoons, two scrapes, two sluices and outlet valve, a pedestrian bridge and a bund protecting the lagoons, with the purpose of these works to enhance the area for breeding birds. There is a series of land drains present throughout Fields 7 and 8, these will be required to be broken by trenching and back filled with as-dug arisings. In addition, stockproof fencing is specified around the field perimeter. The works will include the lowering of the existing ground level in order to create lagoons and shallow scrapes, the water level of which will be controlled by the sluices that will be constructed as part of these works. Within the lagoons, areas of fill are proposed to create low lying islands. The general arrangement of the site is shown on Drawing No.155977/9202. The purpose of the works is to undertake the following: 1. Topsoil strip over all areas of construction activity; 2. Breaking of land drains via trenches and backfilling; 3. Installation of two sluice gates and butterfly valve to control water level in the lagoon; 4. Earthworks are required to form lagoon and island features as well as bund formation; 5. Installation of timber footbridge over an existing burn; and 6. Replacement / installation of stock fencing. 155977 RSPB Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development Contract Document 18 The earthworks will result in a surplus cut being generated. The surplus cut should be placed and sealed to create screening bunds at additional locations within wider site to be agreed with the Client. Potential locations of spoil disposal are provided within the Earthworks Specification (Appendix 1). An item for the removal of these soils from site has been included within the activity schedule in case a use cannot be determined. (See document for further details) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517828 | | 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 | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 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 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517828 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517828&idx=5 22nd November 2024 - Plan showing extent of topsoil strip. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517828&idx=3 18th November 2024 - Specifications for sluice gates and outlet valve. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517828&idx=4 18th November 2024 - Specifications for sluice gates and outlet valve. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517828&idx=2 7th November 2024 - Activity Schedule - FINAL - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517828&idx=1 7th November 2024 - RSPB ITT Crook of Baldoon Lagoon - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517828 RSPB Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development - This tender documentation relates to earthworks associated with the Crook of Baldoon Lagoon Development. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782602 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782602 - 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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