Notice Information
Notice Title
ITT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029
Notice Description
This tender is seeking the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work, including mapping and reporting within the Antrim Hills, Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea and Slieve Beagh Special Protection Areas, and identified, functionally linked sites between 2026-2029.
Lot Information
Lot 1
For the period from March 2026 to April 2029, across Antrim Hills SPA (NI), Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea (NI) and Slieve Beagh SPA (ROI) sites, the successful supplier will be required to allocate sufficient time and resources to deliver comprehensive surveying, monitoring and reporting in accordance with recognised surveying standards and methodologies. The services will include pre survey planning, desk study and coordination, breeding surveys for Hen Harrier and Merlin, targeted Hen Harrier surveys, Hen Harrier winter roost surveys, data management including GIS and spatial analysis, securing and complying with all necessary licences and consents required to facilitate survey and monitoring activities, preparation of annual technical reports, and attendance at meetings with the Contracting Authority and other relevant parties as required. This contract is funded through the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.. This project is funded and supported by PEACEPLUS; a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000821975
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521
- 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
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
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- CPV Codes
03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
90700000 - Environmental services
90710000 - Environmental management
90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
90720000 - Environmental protection
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £209,077 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £209,077 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
- 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)
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH12 9DH
- Post Town
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM13 City of Edinburgh
- Delivery Location
- TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0B Mid Ulster, TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
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- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Drum Brae/Gyle
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh West
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521
ITT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029 - This tender is seeking the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work, including mapping and reporting within the Antrim Hills, Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea and Slieve Beagh Special Protection Areas, and identified, functionally linked sites between 2026-2029.
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