Tender

Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Tender

19 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, Scotland. They seek to commission a study for the "Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland". This contract, valued at £48,000, falls under the environmental protection category and is currently in the Tender stage. Submissions must be submitted electronically by 8th September 2021, with the award period commencing on 9th September 2021. The tender has been initiated through an open procedure, aimed at reaching a broad audience of potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in environmental consultancy and related sectors. Companies with expertise in ecological studies, forestry management, or environmental planning would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement to assess current woodland resources and explore expansion strategies may also attract interest from firms specialising in landscape architecture or conservation projects, positioning them for growth in the sustainable development sector.

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Notice Title

Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland

Notice Description

NatureScot wishes to commission a study to establish the existing riparian woodland resource in Scotland, to assess our future need, and to identify approaches to expanding riparian woodlands, and the costs associated with these. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot wish to commission a study to establish the existing riparian woodland resource in Scotland, to assess our future need, to outline approaches to expanding riparian woodlands, and the costs associated with these. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates.. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424915
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts_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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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