Tender

Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Peatland Action Monitoring Surveyor Framework 2026 is being initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage, a prominent buyer and central purchasing body located in Inverness, Scotland. This tender aims to establish a multi-supplier framework to deliver peatland monitoring survey services vital for the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network, covering various sites across Scotland. The initiative falls under the environmental protection sector, with surveys occurring annually from May to October. The procurement process employs an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions via the designated web portal, and opens for tender submissions through to the deadline of 22 April 2026. The estimated value of the framework amounts to £220,000, with the procurement method supporting broad geographic distribution and supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in environmental assessments and survey work. Businesses equipped to perform vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, and fixed-point photography can leverage the framework to enhance their portfolio and ensure national coverage and resilience. With the intention to appoint up to ten suppliers, firms across Scotland can benefit from increased workload and collaboration in delivering essential restoration assessments. The open procurement method and electronic submission encourage participation from diverse entities, stimulating competition and extending reach within the environmental services industry. This framework agreement not only offers recurring projects but also allows potential contract renewals, fostering long-term business relationships and sustained growth in the sector.

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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.

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.

Renewal: Up to three 12-month extensions, subject to NatureScot annual programme needs.

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=MAR551274
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71354100 - Digital mapping services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
A further procurement exercise may be undertaken prior to expiry of this Framework Agreement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551274
    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.

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