Tender

UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    4th June 2025 16:03:26 PM

    Tender Deadline

    4th July 2025 16:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-054319

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    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Selective

    Procurement Method Details

    Restricted Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    90700000

    CPV Division(s)

    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

    Buyer Name

    Procurement Team

    Buyer Email

    contract.advertising@nature.scot

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1463725097

    Buyer Address

    Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

    Inverness

    IV3 8NW

    United Kingdom