Birsay Moors South Multi-Year Peatland Restoration

What this is

RSPB Scotland seeks a contractor for multi-year peatland restoration works at Birsay Moors South Nature Reserve, Orkney Mainland (KW17 2PL) over the period 2027-2030. The estimated value is £500,000. Works include earthmoving, site preparation, and peatland restoration using methods detailed in the ITT, across multiple restoration phases. Evaluated 70% quality and 30% price.

Key points

• Multi-year peatland restoration on Orkney; works start September 2027 with phased programme to February 2030
• Estimated value £500,000; 70% quality (experience and service delivery), 30% price
• Deadline: 31 July 2026 at 09:00 via Public Contracts Scotland Postbox

Who can bid

Open procedure. Technical and professional ability per procurement documents. Covered by GPA. Contractor Code of Conduct compliance required (Annex 10).

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% 30% price; 70% quality split as: Service Delivery (incl. environmental considerations) 40%, Relevant technical experience 30%. KPIs detailed in Annex 12.

Money

Estimated total value £500,000 excluding VAT. Travel and subsistence per RSPB Expenses Policy (Annex 09).

How to submit

Via Public Contracts Scotland Postbox. ITT with 12 annexes provided including location plans, site plans, peat depth maps, restoration methods, and KPIs.

Clarifications

Via Q&A on PCS portal after registering interest.

Contract period

Contract start 1 September 2027, end 28 February 2030 (approx. 30 months). No renewal.

Classification

CPV 45000000 — Construction work 45100000 — Site preparation work45112000 — Excavating and earthmoving work ScotlandHighlands and IslandsOrkney