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Revision of open range herbivore impact assessment methods: Phase 2

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Scottish Natural Heritage, involves the project titled "Revision of open range herbivore impact assessment methods: Phase 2", situated in the Environmental protection industry category with a focus on services. The project is located in Inverness, in the UKM region. The procurement stage is currently at award status, following the completion of the tendering process. The contract for this project was signed on 25th July 2025, with The James Hutton Institute as the awarded supplier. This tender involves testing and refining existing herbivore impact assessment methods and aims at producing a user-ready guide and field recording forms. The process used an open procedure method ensuring wide participation and transparency.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in environmental services, especially those interested in ecological research and impact assessments. Businesses equipped with expertise in surveying and who possess varied skill sets can leverage the user guide rollout to expand their service offerings. The project requires engagement from experts to perform method testing, making it suitable for large-scale enterprises with a focus on environmental impact assessments. As the awarded contract was valued at £131,166.12, it represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in Scotland who wish to collaborate on refining methodology and its broader application across various sectors.

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Notice Title

Revision of open range herbivore impact assessment methods: Phase 2

Notice Description

In 2024-25 NatureScot commissioned James Hutton Institute to consolidate information on the current range of Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) methods used across Scotland for a range of purposes and between practitioners, and to gain consensus to aid more informed application in the future. We now wish to procure a second phase to the project to test and refine the methods using expert surveyors and then wider testing using a user group with varying skill sets. The final outputs from this project will be: - a short report detailing the results of the testing that has been completed and the rationale for any changes made to the methods. - a user-ready guide and field recording forms to allow wider roll-out and adoption of the revised methods. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2024-25 NatureScot commissioned James Hutton Institute to consolidate information on the current range of Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) methods used across Scotland for a range of purposes and between practitioners, and to gain consensus to aid more informed application in the future. We now wish to procure a second phase to the project to test and refine the methods using expert surveyors and then wider testing using a user group with varying skill sets. The final outputs from this project will be: - a short report detailing the results of the testing that has been completed and the rationale for any changes made to the methods. - a user-ready guide and field recording forms to allow wider roll-out and adoption of the revised methods. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799153
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535550
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£131,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Cerian Baldwin, Procurement Team
Contact Email
cerian.baldwin@nature.scot, contract.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531024
    Revision of open range herbivore impact assessment methods: Phase 2 - In 2024-25 NatureScot commissioned James Hutton Institute to consolidate information on the current range of Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) methods used across Scotland for a range of purposes and between practitioners, and to gain consensus to aid more informed application in the future. We now wish to procure a second phase to the project to test and refine the methods using expert surveyors and then wider testing using a user group with varying skill sets. The final outputs from this project will be: - a short report detailing the results of the testing that has been completed and the rationale for any changes made to the methods. - a user-ready guide and field recording forms to allow wider roll-out and adoption of the revised methods. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535550
    Revision of open range herbivore impact assessment methods: Phase 2 - In 2024-25 NatureScot commissioned James Hutton Institute to consolidate information on the current range of Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) methods used across Scotland for a range of purposes and between practitioners, and to gain consensus to aid more informed application in the future. We now wish to procure a second phase to the project to test and refine the methods using expert surveyors and then wider testing using a user group with varying skill sets. The final outputs from this project will be: - a short report detailing the results of the testing that has been completed and the rationale for any changes made to the methods. - a user-ready guide and field recording forms to allow wider roll-out and adoption of the revised methods. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

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