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title: "Robocutting on Seafield and Strathspey Estates to improve habitat for capercaillie"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843438"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Cairngorms National Park Authority"
published: "2026-09-18"
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# Robocutting on Seafield and Strathspey Estates to improve habitat for capercaillie

Buyer: Cairngorms National Park Authority  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843438

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## Summary

Cairngorms National Park Authority is buying habitat-management services on behalf of Seafield and Strathspey Estates. The work is robocutting in pinewood and bog woodland around Boat of Garten and Carrbridge, within the Cairngorms National Park. It covers three work areas with approximately 180 hectares of gross habitat, to improve conditions for capercaillie under the Capercaillie Emergency Plan. The requirement is for cutting operations rather than general forestry consultancy or construction. The intended work includes approximately 10–15 hectares of cutting, although actual output will depend on terrain and site complexity. The contract is funded by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund and is classified as environmental land-management and forestry services.

The procurement has reached tender: the Park Authority invited offers through an open procedure. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English by 12 October 2026 at 10:00, with bid opening at the same time. The contract covers 30 days of robocutting and has a 60-day contract period. Its estimated value is £20,833.33, while the single lot is valued at £21,000; these figures should not be treated as a combined amount. Bids must remain valid for 30 days. The award decision period starts at the submission deadline. Variants are not allowed. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is permitted. Evaluation and performance requirements are set out in the procurement documents.

This opportunity suits specialist grounds-management, forestry or habitat-restoration contractors with practical robocutting capability and experience working in woodland and bog terrain. Suppliers need suitable machinery and operators able to work across several areas where ground conditions and site complexity may vary. The expected production rate is indicative rather than guaranteed, so bidders should be able to assess terrain, plan machine deployment and manage output realistically. Site visits are encouraged and must be arranged with the Park Authority in advance, making local mobilisation and competent site assessment useful. Tenderers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The requirement is well suited to experienced small specialist teams able to deliver habitat work safely and consistently.

## Notice

This contract will deliver 30 days of robocutting across three work areas covering approximately 180 hectares of pinewood habitat around the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge on Seafield and Strathspey Estates, within the Cairngorms National Park. The work will improve habitat conditions for capercaillie as part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cairngorms National Park Authority ('the Park Authority'), on behalf of Seafield and Strathspey Estates, invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for 30 days of robocutting across three work areas within pinewoods around the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge in the Cairngorms National Park. The gross work areas cover approximately 180 hectares of pinewood and bog woodland habitat. The contract is expected to achieve approximately 10-15 hectares of cutting within the work areas, based on an indicative rate of 2-3 hectares per week per machine. Actual output will depend on terrain and site complexity, which vary across the work areas. Site visits are encouraged to help tenderers assess ground conditions and submit an accurate bid. Tenderers must contact the Park Authority in advance to arrange access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564824 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,833 |
| Lots value | £21,000 |
| 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 | Cairngorms National Park Authority |
| Locality | GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY |
| Postcode area | 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564824

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564824
  Robocutting on Seafield and Strathspey Estates to improve habitat for capercaillie - This contract will deliver 30 days of robocutting across three work areas covering approximately 180 hectares of pinewood habitat around the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge on Seafield and Strathspey Estates, within the Cairngorms National Park. The work will improve habitat conditions for capercaillie as part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

## Notice URLs

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