--- title: "Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2025-01-28" --- # Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage has completed the procurement process for the "Tentsmuir – Tayport SSSI – Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding" project. This falls under the industry category of Environmental Protection and is located in the UKM region. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and included a single lot with bids submitted electronically. The key deadline for tender submissions was 16th December 2024 at 12:00 hours, and the contract was awarded by 6th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 126,000, commenced on 18th December 2024 and concluded on 28th March 2025, covering specific tasks within the Tayport-Tentsmuir SSSI area. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, land management, and forestry. Companies like Specialised Rural Services and Tilhill Forestry Limited, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), successfully secured contracts, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to expand in this sector by offering expertise in ecological and scrub management services. The focus on effective environmental management and conservation work makes this tender highly suitable for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolios and leverage public sector contracts for growth. ## Notice Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding contract along the Tayport-Tentsmuir SSSI.. Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice. Bidders are asked to ensure they allow sufficient time to upload their tender documents by the stated deadline of1200 hours on 16th December 2024 Options: Areas 2,3 + 4 of contract awarded to Tilhill. Area 1 contract awarded to Specialised Rural Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522658 | | 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 | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £126,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | SPECIALISED RURAL SERVICES; TILHILL FORESTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111220 - Scrub-removal work ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522658 - 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518134 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518134&idx=1 12th November 2024 - Statement of Requirements Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518134&idx=2 12th November 2024 - Conditions of contract - services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518134 Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding - Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522658 Tentsmuir - Tayport SSSI - Scrub control, brash removal and stump grinding - Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783019 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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