--- title: "RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2025-07-03" --- # RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control" is currently in the tender stage, managed by RSPB Scotland. This process falls under the works category aimed at environmental protection, located in Forsinard, Scotland. The primary focus is on the removal of non-native regenerating trees and saplings over a 27.02-hectare area at the Forsinard Flows Reserve. The open procedure method is being utilised, with all submissions required electronically by the deadline of 31st July 2025, at 9:00 AM. The contract period for the project is between 1st September 2025 and 31st December 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry management, particularly those experienced in ecological and environmental restoration. Companies with expertise in tree removal, particularly using clearing saws or chainsaws, and knowledge in peatland restoration would find this opportunity well-suited. Additionally, enterprises capable of meticulous ground scanning to identify and manage saplings as small as 3cm can leverage their skills effectively. Engaging in this project could enhance a firm's portfolio and expand their offerings in conservation-oriented contracts. ## Notice Tender for the supply of removal of non-native regenerating trees and saplings on Forsinain North, Forsinard Flows (27.02ha) ### 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 area is comprised mostly of previously planted and felled ground in various stages of peatland restoration and some open ground. The previously planted areas were felled to waste in 2002-2003 when the trees were 15-22 years old. Sitka spruce and lodgepole pine tree regeneration and regrowth will be cut using clearing saws and chainsaws if the diameter of the tree is more than 120mm. Smaller trees can be cut and removed either by hand pulling or, if unable to safely pull manually, cut with loppers. All trees to be cut at the base below the lowest branch whorl (this might be buried in the moss layer), leaving no branches with green foliage on the stump. The cleared material will be left to waste at the location it was felled, cut or pulled. It is important to remove the much less obvious 'saplings' as it is the more obvious 'trees'. These saplings can be as small as around 3cm, so care must be taken to scan/check areas thoroughly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533833 | | 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 | 3 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work ## Release History - 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533833 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=8 28th July 2025 - Pictures of the site from Dec 2024 to help estimate the work - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=6 18th July 2025 - Questions and information from 11th July site visit - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=7 18th July 2025 - Questions and information from 11th & 15th July site visit. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=5 14th July 2025 - Questions and information from 11th July site visit - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=1 3rd July 2025 - ITQ - Forsinard Flows - Removal of Non Native Trees - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=2 3rd July 2025 - Forsinard Flows - Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=3 3rd July 2025 - Forsinard Flows - Access Road - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533833&idx=4 3rd July 2025 - Forsinard Flows - Access Hazards - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533833 RSPB Forsinard Flows - Non-Native Conifers Regeneration Control - Tender for the supply of removal of non-native regenerating trees and saplings on Forsinain North, Forsinard Flows (27.02ha) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803242 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803242 - 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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