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title: "RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000814924"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne

Buyer: RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000814924

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## Summary

RSPB Northern Ireland has completed the tender process for a rush cutting project using low-pressure tracked machinery at Lough Erne, located in Co. Fermanagh, as part of their PEACEPLUS Nature initiative. This environmental protection contract aims to improve habitats for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. The project follows the awarding of funding and is classified under works in the environmental industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, and the contract was signed on 6 March 2026, with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds acting as the supplier.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental works, machinery, and habitat management. It offers a practical avenue for contractors and suppliers adept at delivering specialised machinery services to participate in significant environmental projects across Northern Ireland. With the backing of PEACEPLUS Nature and substantial funding, businesses focusing on sustainable habitat restoration and environmental conservation can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and align with charitable organisations committed to ecological protection and community impact.

## Notice

Following the awarding of funding through PEACEPLUS Nature, RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PEACEPLUS Nature is an ambitious 20.8 million EUR project that will bring together nine partners to tackle the decline in priority species and habitats across Northern Ireland and bordering counties. The project will work to restore lowland wet grassland and limestone grassland and priority species from breeding waders to Marsh Fritillary Butterfly, as well as support peatland restoration works. RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551200 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,654 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 7QT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Belvoir |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL SOCIRTY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551200
- 5 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542841

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542841&idx=1
  5th November 2025 - Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542841
  RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne - Following the awarding of funding through PEACEPLUS Nature, RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551200
  RUSH CUTTING USING LOW PRESSURE TRACKED MACHINERY, Lough Erne - Following the awarding of funding through PEACEPLUS Nature, RSPB Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat at key sites at Lough Erne for breeding wading birds, particularly curlew. Key to these improvements will be the cutting of rushes to make sites more appealing to waders while reducing predation risk. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested contractors as part the project, delivering rush cutting across several sites within the Lough Erne area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814924
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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