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Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Countryside Trust

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05 Aug 2024 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Countryside Trust invites tenders for the project titled "Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan". This active tender is part of the environmental protection sector and seeks to enhance biodiversity through strategic woodland design and management. Located within the Wild Strathfillan area of the northern Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, the tender has a submission deadline of 2nd September 2024, with the contract period running from October to December 2024. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with bids to be submitted electronically via Public Contract Scotland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in woodland creation, biodiversity enhancement, and habitat management. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in executing best practices for biodiversity and long-term management. The scope of work includes summarising best practices in woodland creation, incorporating initiatives from environmental NGOs, and providing tailored strategic information for optimal woodland management. This contract is well-suited for vendors specialising in environmental conservation, sustainability, and ecological consultancy who are looking to expand their portfolios within Scotland's renowned natural environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan

Notice Description

We require a contractor experienced in planning woodland creation sites, with a detailed knowledge of the biodiversity potential of woodland habitats along with experience of implementing best-practice guidance to maximise benefits to biodiversity and to enable long-term management. Over the estimated duration: October to December 2024 the successful contractor will be required to: - Summarise woodland creation and long-term management best practice in the context of the Wild Strathfillan area, including advice relevant to the habitats and species found in the area, adopting a cross-taxa approach and providing focused advice on key species of conservation concern in the area. This information will be summarised in a report. - Consider how initiatives from other environmental NGOs, for example Butterfly Conservation's 'Wild Spaces' can be incorporated into woodland design to ensure that the habitat created is diverse, heterogeneous and thoughtfully designed, so it can support a wide range of species. - Equip Wild Strathfillan with tailored information to ensure woodland creation and future management is optimally executed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope: 1.Identify species of conservation concern and priority species in the Wild Strathfillan area, by consulting designation reports, the UK Red List, species records (where openly available), and other resources. 2. For relevant woodland habitats, collate, review and report on woodland creation and management advice relating to the following species groups. Create tailored recommendations based on Wild Strathfillan's habitats, geographic location, species, and ambitions. 3.Using the Wild Strathfillan boundary area, and using up-to-date best practice on woodland creation, biodiversity and long-term management practices, create a woodland plan for Wild Strathfillan to optimise the biodiversity potential and plan for long-term management for woodland creation in Wild Strathfillan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511312
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Countryside Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLOCH
Postcode
G83 8EG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lomond
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511312&idx=1
    5th August 2024 - Optimising Woodland Design - Invitation to Tender - Brief, description, application process.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511312
    Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan - We require a contractor experienced in planning woodland creation sites, with a detailed knowledge of the biodiversity potential of woodland habitats along with experience of implementing best-practice guidance to maximise benefits to biodiversity and to enable long-term management. Over the estimated duration: October to December 2024 the successful contractor will be required to: - Summarise woodland creation and long-term management best practice in the context of the Wild Strathfillan area, including advice relevant to the habitats and species found in the area, adopting a cross-taxa approach and providing focused advice on key species of conservation concern in the area. This information will be summarised in a report. - Consider how initiatives from other environmental NGOs, for example Butterfly Conservation's 'Wild Spaces' can be incorporated into woodland design to ensure that the habitat created is diverse, heterogeneous and thoughtfully designed, so it can support a wide range of species. - Equip Wild Strathfillan with tailored information to ensure woodland creation and future management is optimally executed.

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