--- title: "Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE RIVER DEE TRUST" published: "2025-10-07" --- # Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan Buyer: THE RIVER DEE TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289.json) ## Summary The River Dee Trust has commissioned a project titled "Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan," focusing on environmental protection. This procurement process, now in its award stage as of 7th October 2025, sought to audit and develop a habitat restoration plan from Aboyne upstream in the Upper River Dee Catchment, located in the UKM50 region. The process was an open procedure involving electronic submissions. Key dates include the tender period closing on 5th September 2025, with the contract being signed on 24th September 2025. The buyer, The River Dee Trust, is located in Aboyne, Scotland, and is a charitable organisation focused on environmental protection, with Steff Ferguson as the contact point. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those adept in habitat restoration and ecological audits. The project was awarded to Dynamic Rivers (Survey and Design) Ltd, an SME, which demonstrates the potential for small and medium enterprises to successfully compete in this sector. Businesses engaged in river system resilience and region-specific environmental conservation can leverage such contracts for growth. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, offering excellent prospects for firms equipped with expertise in the environmental protection domain. ## Notice The River Dee Trust is inviting tenders to commission an audit and habitat restoration plan for the upper Dee catchment from Aboyne upstream, aimed at prioritising actions to create a more resilient river system and catchment through promoting natural processes ### Lot Information Lot 1 The River Dee Trust is inviting tenders to commission an audit and habitat restoration plan for the upper Dee catchment from Aboyne upstream, aimed at prioritising actions to create a more resilient river system and catchment through promoting natural processes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540881 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | £65,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £51,803 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE RIVER DEE TRUST | | Locality | ABOYNE | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | AB34 4LA | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DYNAMIC RIVERS (SURVEY AND DESIGN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 45454100 - Restoration work - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540881 - 15 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537119 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537119&idx=2 15th August 2025 - Appendix 2 - Breakdown of Costs Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537119&idx=3 15th August 2025 - Appendix 3 - Experience Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537119&idx=4 15th August 2025 - Appendix 4 - RDT Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537119&idx=5 15th August 2025 - Tender Specification - Upper Dee Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537119&idx=1 15th August 2025 - Appendix 1 - Details Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537119 Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan - The River Dee Trust is inviting tenders to commission an audit and habitat restoration plan for the upper Dee catchment from Aboyne upstream, aimed at prioritising actions to create a more resilient river system and catchment through promoting natural processes - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540881 Upper Dee Catchment Audit & Habitat Restoration Plan - The River Dee Trust is inviting tenders to commission an audit and habitat restoration plan for the upper Dee catchment from Aboyne upstream, aimed at prioritising actions to create a more resilient river system and catchment through promoting natural processes ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807289 - https://riverdee.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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