--- title: "RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Caol 2025-26" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2025-03-11" --- # RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Caol 2025-26 Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963.json) ## Summary RSPB Scotland has initiated a tender process for the supply of Reprofiling Peatland Restoration Works at Caol, Forsinard Flows, covering an area of 80.55 hectares. This project is categorized under "Environmental protection" within the works procurement category and is located at the RSPB Forsinard Flows Reserve in Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions required. The tender is currently active, with the bid submission period ending on 14 April 2025 at 9:00 AM. Key dates include the award period starting on the same day as the submission deadline, and the contract work scheduled to begin on 1 September 2025, culminating on 31 March 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental restoration, particularly those with expertise in peatland re-profiling and habitat restoration. Companies experienced in handling challenging terrains and seamless vegetation transition will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project allows businesses to not only contribute to meaningful environmental conservation activities but also to expand their portfolio with a high-profile contract from RSPB Scotland, a renowned charity committed to environmental protection. This opportunity is ideal for contractors aiming to grow through involvement in impactful ecological restoration projects. ## Notice Tender for the supply of Reprofiling Peatland Restoration Works on Caol, Forsinard Flows (80.55ha) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The works form part of a continuing programme of targeted forest to bog restoration which has been carried out at Forsinard by RSPB since 1997 with the long-term aim of restoring the blanket bogs of the Flows back to their pre-1970 naturally unafforested state. The site was felled to waste in 2002-2004 when the trees were between 14 and 18 years old. It then received restoration treatments in 2014-2016 for brash crushing and furrow blocking. Brash and stumps present on site from this period are very brittle due to their age. Management since was limited to the control of regenerating conifers done on several occasions, the latest between 2022 and 2025, therefore regen is not expected to be an issue for the work, apart from some material left on the ground. Re-profiling in areas previously furrow blocked with full height dams. Bog vegetation and Sphagnum moss that has colonised the drains should be removed from the drains before infilling and placed on top of the newly reprofiled surface in a step-wise progression down each furrow. Infilling will be achieved by firstly crushing down all dead tree material so that all stems and branches lie in the bottom of the furrows and below the height of the original ground surface (i.e. the section between the plough throws). The excavator will then use a bucket to pull/push stumps, and ridge vegetation and peat into furrows, keeping the vegetated turf upright. The strip of bare ground left behind from moving the ridge material into the furrow will then we covered with the furrow vegetation removed from the next section before infilling. Once a block is complete, it is then cross-tracked to smooth the surface. Cross-tracking will be achieved by driving a tracked, low-ground-pressure excavator at right angles to the plough-lines to further flatten the topography and any tree material. The aim of this process will be to level the ridged ground that resulted from the ploughing operation during historical conifer planting. This treatment will be carried out on top of existing furrow blocking. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525730 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work ## Release History - 11 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525730 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=8 4th April 2025 - Previously Dense Regen Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=7 4th April 2025 - Additional Q&A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=1 11th March 2025 - ITT Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration - Caol 25-26 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=2 11th March 2025 - Annex 1 Location Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=3 11th March 2025 - Annex 2 - Site Access - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=4 11th March 2025 - Annex 3 Caol Restoration Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=5 11th March 2025 - Annex 4 Hazards - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525730&idx=6 11th March 2025 - Annex 5 - RSPB Expenses Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525730 RSPB Scotland: Forsinard Flows Peatland Restoration, Caol 2025-26 - Tender for the supply of Reprofiling Peatland Restoration Works on Caol, Forsinard Flows (80.55ha) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792963 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=792963 - 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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