--- title: "RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB Scotland" published: "2026-10-21" --- # RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction Buyer: RSPB Scotland Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274.json) ## Summary RSPB Scotland is procuring construction works to improve access and safety on Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, off North Berwick, East Lothian. The work covers upgrades to pedestrian paths and handrails, repairs to associated infrastructure and refurbishment of an existing building. The aim is to address safety risks and improve the reliability of access routes and facilities on the island, which is used by RSPB staff, Scottish Seabird Centre and Northern Lighthouse Board personnel, researchers, volunteers and authorised visitors. The site is an exposed offshore island with internationally important seabird habitat and historically significant structures, including Bass Castle and the Bass Lighthouse complex. This is a construction works requirement (CPV 45000000). RSPB Scotland invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement has reached the tender stage. There is one lot, covering the Bass Rock access and safety works; variants are not allowed. The buyer set the bid deadline and bid opening for 13 November 2026 at 14:00. The contract is due to run from 4 January 2027 to 30 May 2031. The estimated value is £300,000. Bids must be submitted electronically in English and remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. Tenderers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The published procurement information does not state an evaluation basis. This opportunity suits construction contractors experienced in work on deteriorated access infrastructure, including path upgrades, handrail installation or repair, concrete repairs and refurbishment of existing buildings. Delivery requires the ability to plan and carry out safety-focused construction in an exposed island setting, where weather and access constraints are material site conditions. The work serves a site used by staff, operators, researchers and visitors, and takes place in an internationally important seabird habitat alongside historically significant structures. Suppliers should be able to identify the staff they would assign and provide their qualifications. The requirement is a single, multi-year construction package rather than separate lots, so firms need capacity to coordinate the works across the island site and sustain delivery over the specified contract period. ## Notice H&S construction works relating to handrail and path upgrades and refurbishment of existing building ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is undertaking a programme of access and safety improvement works at Bass Rock, situated within the Firth of Forth, off North Berwick, East Lothian. Bass Rock is an internationally important seabird habitat and is home to a number of historically significant structures, including Bass Castle and the Bass Lighthouse complex. The island is accessed by RSPB personnel, Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC), Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) operatives, researchers, volunteers and authorised visitors. The existing pedestrian access routes, handrails and associated infrastructure have deteriorated over time due to the island's exposed offshore location, severe weather conditions and general wear. The proposed works are intended to address identified safety concerns, improve the condition and reliability of the existing access infrastructure and provide basic welfare facilities for personnel accessing the island. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567102 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 30 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | 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 | RSPB Scotland | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Postcode area | 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567102 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567102 RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction - H&S construction works relating to handrail and path upgrades and refurbishment of existing building ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846274 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846274 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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