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11 Jun 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has awarded the contract titled "Award of PKC13455 Habitat and Botanical Surveyor" for habitat and plant surveys to Catkin Ecology. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement process utilised was direct, wherein the contract was given to a single supplier without competitive bidding. The Council, located at 2 High Street, Perth, is taking this forward to help identify sites with local importance for biodiversity through specified surveys and habitat mapping. The contract was officially signed on the 6th of September, 2025, and includes an option for extension by up to one month. The tender process originally commenced on the 6th of October, 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental ecology, consultancy, and research, particularly those experienced in habitat mapping and biodiversity assessments. The direct procurement method indicates trust and reliance on specialised expertise, making it suitable for niche enterprises with proven qualifications in this domain. Companies looking to expand their operations in the realm of ecological services or seeking to establish themselves as reliable partners in local government projects might find this an inspiration for sharpening their competencies and pursuing similar opportunities with the council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of PKC13455 Habitat and Botanical Surveyor

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to complete habitat and plant surveys of three proposed Local Nature Conservation Sites and complete habitat mapping to JNCC Phase 1 methodology, a species list, and recommendations as to the conditions and management of the site. This will inform an assessment panel discussion and potential identification of each site by Perth & Kinross Council as a site of at least local importance for biodiversity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797835
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,098 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Borders College

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forth Valley College

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

New College Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Government

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

UHI Executive Office

University of Dundee

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilico (Scotland) Limited (Main Contact)

Bell Group Limited

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

CCG (Scotland) Ltd

Catkin Ecology

David Alford, Forestry & Grass Contractor

E. A. Ellison & Co Limited

EKOS

European Electronique Ltd

Galloway Groundworks Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Highland Groundcare Ltd

Intertek NTA

J & M MURDOCH & SON LTD

KPMG

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MPMH Construction Ltd

McSence Communication Ltd.

NBS Enterprises Limited

OLM Systems Ltd

Promote Your School

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ryder Architecture Limited

Secureshred Scotland Limited

Sharp Business Systems Uk Plc

The JR Group

The Lines Between Ltd.

Valuation Office Agency

Venesky Brown Ltd

Waters Limited

YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions

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