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Request for ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland sites

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by RSPB Scotland, located in Edinburgh, sought ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland Scotland for a potential release of Uist hedgehogs. This tender, classified under environmental protection, was conducted through an open procedure aimed at securing a contractor skilled in ecological surveys. The procurement process included a contract with Nottingham Trent University, valued at £25,883, which was signed on 27th March 2025. The procurement stage has been completed, with the initial tender period ending on 21st February 2025 and the award taking effect from 24th February 2025 to 31st December 2025. The focus region for this service is the Highlands area in Scotland, identified by postcode regions UKM6 and UKM62.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in ecological surveys and habitat assessments. Organizations that are adept in using trail cameras and producing detailed methodological reports would find this scope of work particularly aligned with their capabilities. Large-scale enterprises, as well as SMEs that can provide innovative solutions to ecological challenges, could effectively compete for similar contracts. Participation in such tenders not only enhances visibility in public procurement dealings but also allows for a diversification of service offerings and potential long-term partnerships with public bodies like RSPB Scotland.

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Notice Title

Request for ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland sites

Notice Description

The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking ecological surveys to determine the suitability of mainland sites for the potential release of Uist hedgehogs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will: Undertake a desk-based assessment on ten sites identified by the Project Working Group to determine habitat suitability and likely presence of an existing hedgehog population. The contractor will advise the Working Group of the most viable sites for hedgehog suitability (up to 6). Undertake site visits to ground truth up to six sites, detailing baseline data/habitat suitability and confirming absence/presence of existing hedgehog population (preferably using contractors existing trail cameras). Produce a report detailing methodology, assessment and findings to the above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529296
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,883 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Vicky Grant
Contact Email
vicky.grant@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313174100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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