Planning

Environmental Surveys

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for environmental surveys, titled "Environmental Surveys", aimed at enhancing the management of the National Forest Estate. This tender falls within the services category and is particularly focused on environmental protection. The process is being conducted in the UK, specifically within the UKM region, with the next milestone being the release of further notice on 1 August 2026. The procurement involves a comprehensive range of ecological, herbivore impact, invasive species, and archaeological surveys, segmented into multiple lots, each encompassing specific survey requirements.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, ecological assessments, and natural resource management. Companies with expertise in ecological monitoring, habitat assessments, and archaeological surveys are well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. Given the broad scope of surveys required, firms with diverse capabilities in ecological and archaeological consulting will find promising prospects for growth and expansion within Forestry and Land Scotland's requirements. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and provide excellent exposure in the public sector environmental management domain.

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Notice Title

Environmental Surveys

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey)

Lot Information

Environmental Surveys - there will be more than 1 lot for this requirement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey)

Environmental Surveys - there will be more than 1 lot for this requirement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554913
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

79311000 - Survey services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

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

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

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