Tender

Habitat suitability assessment for narrow-headed ant

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is inviting tenders for a habitat suitability assessment for the narrow-headed ant on both Balmoral Estate and Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. This procurement, classified under the environmental protection industry category, falls under an 'open' procedure. The procurement process is currently in the 'tender' stage with a submission deadline set for 30th July 2025 at noon, and an estimated contract value of £5,000. The successful bidder will be contracted to deliver services over a period of 240 days, focusing on identifying suitable habitats for this endangered species within specified locations in the park. For those interested, bidding is required electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental studies, especially those with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ecological fieldwork. Companies in the environmental consultancy sector that possess capabilities in biodiversity assessments and habitat conservation are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially in ecological conservation projects, paving the way for future collaborations with national park authorities and other public entities focused on environmental protection initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habitat suitability assessment for narrow-headed ant

Notice Description

Habitat suitability assessment for narrow-headed ant on Balmoral Estate and Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park in the Cairngorms National Park

Lot Information

Lot 1

The narrow-headed ant (Formica exsecta) is an endangered species in the UK and in Scotland is almost entirely restricted to the Cairngorms National Park. Although stable in some parts of its range in the National Park, the species is considered to be vulnerable and some populations are in decline. Mar Lodge Estate currently has the only population on Deeside and this is the most southerly population in the National Park. An action plan has been developed that aims to reinforce the population at Mar Lodge Estate through a captive rearing programme over the next 5 years. Longer-term, the ambition is to establish other populations on Deeside to expand the range of this species and also reduce extinction risk. In order to do this, survey work is required to locate suitable habitat for narrow-headed ant on other parts of Deeside, specifically Balmoral Estate and Invercauld Estate. This will require mapping potential areas on both estates using GIS and ground truthing to locate the areas with high suitability to support narrow-headed ant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803721
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534167
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

90721700 - Endangered species protection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Mikko Olavi Saari
Contact Email
mikkosaari@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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