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Loch Lomond Rainforest - site surveys and habitat management plans

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, with oversight from the Scottish Government, led a procurement process titled "Loch Lomond Rainforest - site surveys and habitat management plans," within the services category. This contracting process aimed at identifying and assessing rainforest habitats in specified locations such as Glen Luss and Loch Lomond Islands. The process was conducted using an open procedure in accordance with the GPA and reached completion with an award made on 19 May 2025 to RSK Biocensus Limited. The procurement was centred in Alexandria, with significant phases, including planning initiated in November 2024 and tendering results declared in July 2025. The financial scope of the contract was evaluated at £75,000, and electronic submissions were facilitated to streamline participation.

This contract offers lucrative growth prospects for businesses specialized in environmental surveys, habitat assessment, or GIS technologies. It is particularly suitable for large enterprises capable of handling complex environmental assessments and planning. Successfully competing for such tenders can position a firm prominently within the ecological conservation and habitat management sector, providing a platform for further opportunities in government and large-scale environmental projects. Companies possessing expertise in leveraging GIS for landscape analysis or those experienced in working on conservation-oriented projects have a competitive edge in similar tenders. This contract also underlines the importance of establishing robust partnerships and networks within the public law and environmental governance spheres to facilitate business expansion and sustain competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Loch Lomond Rainforest - site surveys and habitat management plans

Notice Description

The objective of this contract is to identify areas of rainforest habitat within the Loch Lomond Rainforest project area and to assess their condition. Key sites to focus surveys on have been identified using a GIS desk-based study during the scoping phase. These sites include Glen Luss, some/ all the Loch Lomond Islands, sites along east Loch Lomond. Final locations of surveys will be dependent on amount of NRF funding secured.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this contract is to identify areas of rainforest habitat within the Loch Lomond Rainforest project area and to assess their condition. Key sites to focus surveys on have been identified using a GIS desk-based study during the scoping phase. These sites include Glen Luss, some/ all the Loch Lomond Islands, sites along east Loch Lomond. Final locations of surveys will be dependent on amount of NRF funding secured.

Options: any related activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
19 May 20259 months 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
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Iain Miller, Jump, Andrew
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot, kerry.gubbins@gov.scot, procurement@lochlomond-trossachs.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389722664, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
ALEXANDRIA
Postcode
G83 8EG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK BIOCENSUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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