Award

UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:37

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage, in collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland, conducted a public procurement process for the "UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate" project. The project falls under the environmental services category, focusing on the NHS estates across Scotland. The procurement used a dual stage 'restricted' procedure. The tender has completed the award stage, with AECOM winning the contract valued at £73,500. The geographical scope covers various NHS regions in Scotland, including Glasgow, Highland, Tayside, and the remaining 10 NHS Board areas. The procurement was initiated on 4th June 2025, and the contract was signed on 9th September 2025. The selection process involved electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform, with a focus on delivering a comprehensive assessment of the NHS Estate’s natural capital and biodiversity.

This procurement offers significant growth prospects for businesses specializing in environmental services, ecosystem valuation, and natural capital assessments. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive environmental surveys and developing natural capital frameworks are well-suited to benefit from such projects. The initiative underscores the growing demand for services that support sustainable management of public assets and align with biodiversity enhancement strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given that the selection criteria included electronic submissions and the process involved a robust evaluation to short-list competent candidates for Stage 2 of the procurement process. This provides a platform for businesses to demonstrate innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable resource management and health benefits within the NHS infrastructure.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate

Notice Description

NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate. Additional information: All completed SPDs must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal secure mail-box. Candidates will be notified of who has been short-listed to Stage 2 of the procurement process and a Stage 2 Notice (plus accompanying Statement of Requirements with full details) will then be published on the portal for short-listed candidates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054319
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058209-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-054319-2025-09-19T15:37:36+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-19T15:37:36+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-054319",
    "description": "This is a Stage 1 Notice, as we are using the dual stage 'restricted' procurement procedure. Submitted SPDs will be checked and responses to the selection question assessed/scored, and those candidates judged to have provided the most relevant/appropriate responses will be short-listed to Stage 2 (Invitation To Tender). The number of short-listed candidates will of course depend on both the quantity of SPDs received and the quality/relevance of responses to the selection question. (SC Ref:810777)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "PP1401",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "90700000",
            "description": "Environmental services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate. Additional information: All completed SPDs must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal secure mail-box. Candidates will be notified of who has been short-listed to Stage 2 of the procurement process and a Stage 2 Notice (plus accompanying Statement of Requirements with full details) will then be published on the portal for short-listed candidates.",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 90
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "70"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "30"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90700000",
                        "description": "Environmental services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "minimum": "Please refer to Questions 4B5b & 4B5c of the attached SPD for details of minimum insurance requirements."
                }
            ]
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-04T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "secondStage": {
            "invitationDate": "2025-07-09T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 30
            }
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2926",
            "name": "Scottish Natural Heritage",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scottish Natural Heritage"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Great Glen House, Leachkin Road",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UKM62",
                "postalCode": "IV3 8NW",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Team",
                "telephone": "+44 1463725097",
                "email": "contract.advertising@nature.scot",
                "url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nature.scot",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
                        "description": "National or federal agency/office"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "05",
                        "description": "Environmental protection"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2927",
            "name": "Inverness Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Inverness Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "postalCode": "IV1 1AH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1463230782",
                "email": "enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-161450",
            "name": "AECOM",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "AECOM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Tanfield",
                "locality": "EDINBURGH",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "EH3 5DA",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1313017800"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-2926",
        "name": "Scottish Natural Heritage"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800564"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "058209-2025-PP1401-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-161450",
                    "name": "AECOM"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "058209-2025-PP1401-1",
            "awardID": "058209-2025-PP1401-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 73500,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-09T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 3
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 3
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 3
            }
        ]
    }
}