Tender

Woodland Audits

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is engaging in a public procurement process titled "Woodland Audits," focusing on the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting woodland sites within the UKM84 region. The tender aims to acquire consultancy services for auditing 34 key woodland sites, forming part of the Council's Woodland & Forestry Framework to improve woodland health and productivity. The process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions required by 20 March 2026, opening the door for bids on the same day. The contract represents a significant investment of £75,000 GBP and spans a duration of 360 days, promising substantial involvement within the local environment and community services sector.

This opportunity allows businesses with expertise in forestry consultancy, environmental auditing, and biodiversity to expand their operations by contributing to sustainable local governance and improving public resource management. The tender is processed through an open procedure, positioning it as a suitable competition for consultancy firms focused on eco-friendly practices and enhancing resilience in natural ecosystems. Companies keen to engage with the Council's long-term strategic objectives for woodland management will find this project ideal, potentially leading to further collaborations within the region, fostering growth in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

Woodland Audits

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council is procuring a specialist consultancy service to deliver site based woodland audits across 34 key woodland sites within the Council area. These audits form a critical development phase of the Council's emerging Woodland & Forestry Framework, which aims to secure the long-term health, resilience, biodiversity and where appropriate productive potential of the Council's woodland estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825697
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551035
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551035
    Woodland Audits - North Lanarkshire Council is procuring a specialist consultancy service to deliver site based woodland audits across 34 key woodland sites within the Council area. These audits form a critical development phase of the Council's emerging Woodland & Forestry Framework, which aims to secure the long-term health, resilience, biodiversity and where appropriate productive potential of the Council's woodland estate.

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