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title: "RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792077"
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# RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792077

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26" contract was conducted by RSPB Scotland, a charity focused on environmental protection based in Edinburgh. The procurement pertains to restoration works in the environmental sector at Black Moss of Evrigert, located within Birsay Moors RSPB Reserve on Orkney Mainland. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender stage active until 26 March 2025, followed by an award process starting the same day, and the contract active from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract was eventually awarded to Andrew Sinclair Ltd on 3 September 2025, valued at £240,000 and is part of achieving environmental conservation through peatland restoration.

This tender opens avenues for businesses in the peatland restoration industry, particularly those skilled in ecological site work, such as reprofiling gullies and constructing dams. The project requires both machinery and manual techniques, which can benefit large-scale operators like Andrew Sinclair Ltd. Smaller businesses with the capability to provide specific materials or adequately manage manual labour segments may find subcontracting opportunities. The focus on peatland maintenance and improvement offers scope for companies specialised in environmental conservation and landscape restoration, fostering a long-term potential for engagement in sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2025-2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland's peatlands represent a significant carbon store, but large areas are degraded, often as result of historic patterns of land management. Degraded peatlands can release carbon thus contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect. Peatland restoration is undertaken to improve the condition of peatlands, which has a net positive effect on the carbon balance of the site (whether slowing losses or promoting gains) and improves the condition of the habitat for our upland species like Curlew and Dunlin. 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 Moorlands 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. It is anticipated that work will be undertaken on the Black Moss Phase 1 site between September 2025 and March 2026. The Black Moss Phase 1 site has been subjected to extensive peat cutting historically, which comprises a significant proportion of the restoration required on site. Other restoration required involves the reprofiling and damming of gullies/drainage features, and the reprofiling of peat hags. Peatland restoration was undertaken on approximately 28 hectares of the Black Moss Phase 1 site in September and October 2024, focused on both eastern and southern corners of the site (Annex 5). Restoring these features will improve the resilience and overall 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. The work will be procured on a treatment basis which includes machine days, hand labour days and the supply of materials where needed. The site has been assessed and requires a combination of work using machinery of appropriate size on extra-wide low ground pressure tracks for peat and mineral-based techniques, and manual/machine construction of wooden/composite dams. A range of techniques will be employed to treat the features across the sites, these are outlined below. It is anticipated that machine work will be the preference, although there are some areas that may require hand work for the instillation of dams. Required materials will be moved onto site 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=SEP539839 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW SINCLAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539839
- 3 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525036

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=9
  14th March 2025 - Site visit notes from 13-03-25
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=10
  14th March 2025 - Updated site visit notes from 13-03-25
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=5
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=6
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=7
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=8
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=1
  3rd March 2025 - ITT RSPB Scotland Orkney Peatland Restoration 25-26
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=2
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=3
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525036&idx=4
  3rd March 2025 - Annex 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525036
  RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26 - Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2025-2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539839
  RSPB Scotland: Orkney Peatland Restoration, Black Moss 2025-26 - Tender For The Supply Of Peatland Restoration Works On Black Moss Of Evrigert, Orkney Mainland, 2025-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792077
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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