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22 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here is initiated by RSPB Scotland, located in Edinburgh, and pertains to the supply of portable greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring equipment for peatland restoration monitoring programmes. The tender is categorised under environmental protection with a focus on equipment delivery to Northern Ireland. This tender, labelled "Green House Gas (GHG) monitoring equipment," operates under an open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage, accepting electronic submissions until 13th July 2026. The entire process is backed by the PEACEPLUS programme and is set to commence awards from 13th July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment, particularly those adept in GHG monitoring technology. Companies with experience in supplying such equipment and with a commitment to supporting environmental protection through practical applications will be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows a broad range of suppliers to participate, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their clientele to include reputable organisations such as the RSPB Scotland and potentially influencing large-scale environmental projects in the UK and Northern Ireland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Green House Gas (GHG) monitoring equipment

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) seeks quotes from suitably qualified suppliers for the supply of portable greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring equipment for use in peatland restoration monitoring programmes

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender document outlines the requirements for the supply of Green House Gas (GHG) monitoring equipment to facilitate the monitoring the GHG flux of peatland restoration. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) seeks quotes from suitably qualified suppliers for the supply of portable greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring equipment for use in peatland restoration monitoring programmes. The equipment will be deployed at field collar sites as part of a portable closed-chamber measurement system to quantify net ecosystem exchange (NEE), ecosystem respiration (ER), and methane (CH4) flux at active peatland restoration sites.. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558456
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

80540000 - Environmental training services

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
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

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

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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