RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements

What this is

RSPB Scotland seeks a consultant to assess the condition of access routes on Bass Rock (a seabird nature reserve off the East Lothian coast), specify remedial works, and manage the remedial works subcontractors. The contract runs from 21 August 2026 to 30 May 2031 (approximately 57 months). Evaluation includes a selected interview round after submission. Not covered by GPA.

Key points

• Access condition assessment, remedial works specification, and subcontractor management for Bass Rock nature reserve; includes selected interview round
• Contract 21 Aug 2026 to 30 May 2031 (57 months); 70% quality / 30% price; site visit available
• Deadline: 10 July 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland Postbox

Who can bid

Open procedure with a selected interview round. Financial standing and technical ability per procurement documents. Staff names and qualifications must be provided. Not covered by GPA.

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% 70% quality (Service Delivery 40%, Environmental Considerations 20%, Relevant Experience 10%), 30% price. Open competitive tender with a selected interview round following submission.

How to submit

Via Public Contracts Scotland Postbox. ITT document (v2) and site visit registration available for download. Tender Site Visit registration form available.

Clarifications

Via Q&A on PCS portal after registering interest.

Contract period

Start 21 August 2026, end 30 May 2031 (approx. 57 months). No renewal. Tenders must remain valid for 3 months from the receipt date.

Classification

CPV 71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services 71320000 — Engineering design services ScotlandEdinburgh & Lothians