Tender

Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025

ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by Angus Davidson Ltd, serving as the central purchasing body. The tender titled "Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025" falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a focus on works. The project location is specified as various estates across the Highlands of Scotland. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline and award starting on 25th September 2025 at 09:00. This project seeks qualified ornithologists for surveys during the breeding bird seasons from 2026 to 2028, aligning with guidelines from NatureScot.

This tender opens opportunities for ornithological consultancies and environmental firms specializing in ecological surveys and restoration efforts. Businesses that offer expertise in conducting environmental assessments and have experience in coordinating fieldwork within sensitive habitats will be well-suited to compete. The project not only promises direct involvement in conservation projects but also positions firms to showcase their capability in managing large-scale environmental contracts. Additionally, the emphasis on long-term engagements through multiple seasons offers a stable potential for growth and partnership with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to seek qualified ornithologists to conduct surveys throughout the breeding bird season (BBS) on active peatland restoration sites, which will be managed by ADLnature. The surveys are due to be conducted throughout the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Breeding Bird Seasons. These surveys must be conducted in accordance to NatureScot guidance on breeding bird surveys. https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for breeding bird surveys on proposed peatland restoration projects. The purpose of this works is to conduct weekly surveys during the breeding bird season, to protect these species from ongoing peatland restoration works (official guidance on these surveys cand be found on NatureScot's website) (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds). Please contact ADLnature directly if further information is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539292
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

09112200 - Peat

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45454100 - Restoration work

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

90700000 - Environmental services

90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD
Contact Name
Kirsty Hedderwick
Contact Email
kirsty@adlnature.com
Contact Phone
+44 7940966383

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1SG
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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