Planning

Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for peatland monitoring survey services. The procurement is classified under the environmental protection industry category, and aims to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN) across Scotland. This procurement is scheduled to progress from March to June 2026, with key activities planned, including the issuance of tender documents on 9th March and a submission deadline around 22nd April. The final decision is anticipated around 21st May, followed by contract award on 8th June, becoming operational from 22nd June. The procurement method involves selecting the top 10 ranking bids from suppliers to provide efficient, flexible, and resilient survey services covering various restoration sites.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental monitoring and surveying services. Businesses capable of delivering vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography, and area-level assessments are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. By appointing multiple suppliers, the framework ensures comprehensive geographical coverage across Scotland, providing chances for local suppliers to engage in meaningful restoration projects. Companies with adaptive capabilities and keen insights into environmental protection will find this tender particularly advantageous, aligning with NatureScot's goals for national coverage and sustainability in its projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026

Notice Description

NatureScot intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography and area-level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience. This PIN is to inform the market of NatureScot's intention to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services. The PIN aims to raise early awareness of the upcoming procurement and allow interested suppliers to prepare for participation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework from across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. Following the evaluation of bids, the top 10 ranking bids will be selected as framework suppliers. All framework call-offs will be made by NatureScot as and when required as per the details provided within the tender documentation.. Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823536
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549695
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549695
    Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026 - NatureScot intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography and area-level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience. This PIN is to inform the market of NatureScot's intention to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services. The PIN aims to raise early awareness of the upcoming procurement and allow interested suppliers to prepare for participation.

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