Tender

Provision of Airborne Tree and Vegetation Survey and Analysis Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, situated in Irvine, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Provision of Airborne Tree and Vegetation Survey and Analysis Services." This opportunity falls under the general public services industry category, specifically classified within various CPV codes such as 03452000 for forestry services and 90700000 for environmental services. The tender process is open and submissions are to be made electronically via the specified portal by 6th February 2026, with the award period commencing on the same date. Situated in the UKM93 region, this procurement requires compliance with a tender period and uses an open procedure method, assuring accessibility to suitable bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the environmental analysis and technology sectors, particularly those experienced in providing airborne survey and analysis services. Suitable businesses will have relevant professional qualifications and a track record in similar projects, as bidders are required to demonstrate applicable experience and professional indemnity. The presence of community benefits such as employment and skills development aligns with broader social value objectives, offering an additional advantage to firms that can deliver on these. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, providing ample scope for SMEs and larger enterprises alike to expand their business horizons through collaboration with North Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Airborne Tree and Vegetation Survey and Analysis Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of Airborne Tree and Vegetation Surveys and Analysis Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821583
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548070
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

60440000 - Aerial and related services

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

71355000 - Surveying services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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