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title: "RSPB Insh Marshes - River Tromie Realignment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829069"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# RSPB Insh Marshes - River Tromie Realignment

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829069

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by RSPB Scotland focuses on the environmental project titled "RSPB Insh Marshes - River Tromie Realignment," under the industry category of environmental protection. The project will involve realigning the last 400 metres of the River Tromie and creating fish-friendly features to enhance aquatic habitat. Located at the RSPB Insh Marshes Nature Reserve in Kingussie, Scotland (PH21 1NT), this tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 25 May 2026 and the award period commencing on 26 May 2026. Employing an open procedure, RSPB Scotland seeks electronic submissions for this £120,000 contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in environmental engineering, waterway construction, and habitat creation. Companies with expertise in river realignment, eco-friendly construction methods, and environmental project management are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on sensitive wildlife and habitats, the project requires stakeholders who can operate within stringent environmental guidelines, especially since the construction period is limited to mid-August to mid-October. Interested parties can harness this project to showcase their capabilities in delivering sustainable environmental solutions, potentially fostering long-term growth and establishing partnerships with RSPB Scotland.

## Notice

The realignment of the last 400m of the River Tromie through the excavation of a new channel, lowering embankments, and the formation of riffles and bars using river sediments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project will realign the last 400m of the River Tromie as it flows across RSPB Insh Marshes reserve and joins the River Spey. The work involves excavation of a new channel, reprofiling historic ditch embankments, transportation of the spoil to a storage area approx. 1km away, and the creation of fish friendly features in the new channel to ensure fish habitat and passage. Insh Marshes nature reserve is highly designated as such operations must be carried out with due consideration for the sensitive wildlife and habitats. The designations also limited the construction window to between mid-August to mid-October.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554828 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98342000 - Work environment services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554828

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554828
  RSPB Insh Marshes - River Tromie Realignment - The realignment of the last 400m of the River Tromie through the excavation of a new channel, lowering embankments, and the formation of riffles and bars using river sediments.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829069
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829069
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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