Notice Information
Notice Title
CFT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029
Notice Description
For the period from March 2026 to April 2029, across Antrim Hills SPA (NI), Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea (NI) and Slieve Beagh SPA (ROI) sites, the successful supplier will be required to allocate sufficient time and resources to deliver comprehensive surveying, monitoring and reporting in accordance with recognised surveying standards and methodologies. The services will include pre survey planning, desk study and coordination, breeding surveys for Hen Harrier and Merlin, targeted Hen Harrier surveys, Hen Harrier winter roost surveys, data management including GIS and spatial analysis, securing and complying with all necessary licences and consents required to facilitate survey and monitoring activities, preparation of annual technical reports, and attendance at meetings with the Contracting Authority and other relevant parties as required. This contract is funded through the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration. Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and all responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521 Additional information: Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and all responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e3a09-2d18-443d-96d8-43f06b3fd283
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
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- CPV Codes
03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
73110000 - Research services
90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
90720000 - Environmental protection
90721000 - Environmental safety services
90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £209,077 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 3 Feb 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 16 Mar 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
- Contact Name
- Jack Hamill
- Contact Email
- jack.hamill@rspb.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- +447713390666
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BELFAST
- Postcode
- BT8 7QT
- Post Town
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- Northern Ireland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLN Northern Ireland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLN0 Northern Ireland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLN06 Belfast
- Delivery Location
- TLN Northern Ireland
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- Local Authority
- Belfast
- Electoral Ward
- Belvoir
- Westminster Constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e3a09-2d18-443d-96d8-43f06b3fd283
3rd February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521
All tender responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521 -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49b6d35e-b73a-4d92-bf87-0ce16d307597
ITT for the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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