--- title: "East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TWEED FORUM" published: "2025-09-03" --- # East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands Buyer: TWEED FORUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117.json) ## Summary The Tweed Forum, located in Melrose, Scotland, is the buying organisation for the "East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands" public procurement process. This tender aims to create 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland on East Deloraine Farm in the Ettrick Valley, Selkirk, Scottish Borders. This project falls under the Environmental Protection category and involves establishing woodlands to enhance local ecosystems and reduce pollution. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, is currently in the Tender stage with a submission deadline set for 14 October 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the award period commencing on the same day at 2:00 PM. The estimated value for the contracted services is £90,000, and the contract period is from 3 November 2025 to 16 March 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental conservation and land management services. Companies with expertise in woodland creation and management would be well-suited to compete, as the project not only seeks to enhance local biodiversity but also to provide livestock with necessary shade and shelter. The contract's focus on pollution reduction and wildlife habitat creation could be of particular interest to firms with a strong environmental track record. Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity for business growth by showcasing their capabilities in sustainable land development and nature protection to attract further projects and potential clients within the public and private sectors. ## Notice o East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands involves the creation of 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland across three compartments on East Deloraine Farm. The new native woodlands will provide shade and shelter for livestock and will help to buffer the watercourses, reducing sediment and nutrient pollution. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands involves the creation of 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland across three compartments on East Deloraine Farm. The new native woodlands will provide shade and shelter for livestock and will help to buffer the watercourses, reducing sediment and nutrient pollution. In addition to this, the woodlands will create valuable habitat corridors, supporting local wildlife and providing much needed shading to exposed watercourses, helping to reduce thermal stress in stream. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538378 | | 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 | 3 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | £90,000 | | 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 | TWEED FORUM | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9DF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03440000 - Forestry products - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538378 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=20 30th September 2025 - PCS Questions East Deloraine Native Riparian Woodlands - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=5 30th September 2025 - East Deloraine Cmpt 2 Species & options - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=19 30th September 2025 - East Deloraine Cmpt 2 Species & options - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=2 30th September 2025 - East Deloraine BoQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=18 30th September 2025 - East Deloraine BoQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=1 30th September 2025 - East Deloraine Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=17 30th September 2025 - East Deloraine Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=7 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Cmpt 3 Species & Options - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=8 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Constraints Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=9 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Location & Access Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=10 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Access Routes GPKG - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=11 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine DOG GPKG - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=12 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Fences GPKG - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=13 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Gates - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=14 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Points GPKG - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=15 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Public Right of Way GPKG - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=16 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Woodland Compartments GPKG - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=3 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Quality Submission Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=4 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine Cmpt 1 Species and Options - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538378&idx=6 3rd September 2025 - East Deloraine - Cmpt 3 Fence Removal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538378 East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands - o East Deloraine Riparian Woodlands involves the creation of 9.51 hectares of native broadleaf woodland across three compartments on East Deloraine Farm. The new native woodlands will provide shade and shelter for livestock and will help to buffer the watercourses, reducing sediment and nutrient pollution. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.tweedforum.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809117 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809117.json.