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title: "Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803903"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support

Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803903

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## Summary

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, located in Grantown-on-Spey, is leading a tender process to find a qualified contractor for the "Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support". This tender is classified under the environmental protection category and involves services focused on the conservation within the Cairngorms National Park area. The procurement is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 1st August 2025 at 12:00 pm, with the contract anticipated to begin shortly thereafter in August, ensuring preparedness ahead of the capercaillie breeding season's end in September. The contract duration is set at 240 days with the possibility of extension until March 2027.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental conservation and forest management. Companies with expertise in Scottish upland habitats, capercaillie ecology, and conservation legislation in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete. The role requires handling sensitive conservation sites and managing a timeline-driven project with subcontractors. Businesses with proven capabilities in practical conservation work, GIS application, and who can conduct operations safely in remote locations will find this tender an advantageous opportunity to expand their involvement in the UK environmental conservation sector.

## Notice

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, in partnership with NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry, are seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to support the delivery of key elements of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be responsible for managing timelines effectively to ensure the successful delivery of actions within a limited timeframe, making efficient use of available resources. Where appropriate, they will be expected to directly manage subcontractors ensuring compliance with Park Authority policies, statutory requirements, and best practice guidelines. The role will require sound judgement, diplomacy, and tact, particularly when dealing with sensitive issues. Regular progress reporting and input into the evaluation of activities will also be required. To do this the contractor must be able to use standard excel workbook format and GIS. The appointed contractor must be available to commence work in August, to allow time to plan delivery with land managers ahead of the capercaillie breeding season ending and work on the ground beginning in September. A thorough knowledge of the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish upland habitats and species, and the specific habitat requirements of capercaillie is essential. The contractor must have a strong understanding of capercaillie ecology, the key threats facing the species in the Highlands, and relevant forest management practices. Familiarity with conservation legislation, policy, and land management frameworks in Scotland is also required. The contractor must be capable of working sensitively and practically in important conservation sites, often in remote locations, and have proven experience of doing so safely. They will be expected to undertake multiple site visits across Deeside and Strathspey, including both scheduled and responsive visits as issues arise. Regular in-person meetings at the Park Authority's office in Grantown-on-Spey, as well as online meetings, will also be required.

Renewal: With potential extension to March 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534297 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH26 3HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Badenoch and Strathspey |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534297

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534297&idx=1
  9th July 2025 - ITT Brief - Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534297&idx=2
  9th July 2025 - DRAFT - CNPA Terms & Conditions 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534297
  Capercaillie Emergency Plan - Delivery Support - The Cairngorms National Park Authority, in partnership with NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry, are seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to support the delivery of key elements of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.cairngorms.co.uk
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