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Statement of Requirements - Exploring Land Use Change in the Uplands (Scotland)

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage, located at Great Glen House in Inverness, is currently engaged in a procurement process for the contract titled "Statement of Requirements - Exploring Land Use Change in the Uplands (Scotland)". This project, which focuses on the environmental implications of land use changes in Scottish uplands, falls under the services category within the environmental protection industry. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 18 August 2021, while the award date is set for 19 August 2021. The contract value is approximately £40,000 and is intended to cover various locations across Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations with expertise in environmental science, land management, and ecology. Companies specialising in studies related to land use change, ecological assessments, or environmental consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement in this procurement could bolster business growth by providing valuable experience in large-scale environmental projects, fostering partnerships within the public sector, and enhancing the capability to manage similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Statement of Requirements - Exploring Land Use Change in the Uplands (Scotland)

Notice Description

This work aims to explore the environmental implications of land use changes in the Scottish uplands and what is needed to deliver successful land use change. This will be done through a limited number of scenarios applied to theoretical case studies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot is looking to commission a study to explore some land use change scenarios in the uplands, through theoretical case studies, with a view to understand what the environmental implications would be, identify risks, barriers and opportunities, and what is needed to enable successful change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000662038
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431424
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,059 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@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
4
Supplier Names

BEN & ALISON AVERIS - BOTANICAL CONSULTANTS

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

SRUC: SCOTLAND'S RURAL COLLEGE

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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