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Ecology Surveys

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a supplier to carry out ecological surveys across its estate in Scotland. The requirement covers ecology survey services, classified under CPV 90700000, to support the organisation’s internal team and its conservation and heritage work. The buyer is Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh. The successful supplier may also be used for other ecology-related activities required to support the internal team. Community benefits form part of the requirement: bidders are asked to consider opportunities such as local apprenticeships or support for ecological projects in the area or on site. This opportunity suits environmental consultancies, ecological survey specialists and organisations able to deliver field-based ecology work across multiple sites in Scotland.

The procurement has reached tender: Historic Environment Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission in English. The tender deadline, as amended, is 5 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC; tenders are scheduled to open at the same time. The contract is for 720 days, with an option to extend for a further three years, reviewed annually. The contract may be re-tendered in 2031 if all extensions are used and budget is approved. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on quality at 60% and price at 40%; variants are not permitted. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is allowed. Historic Environment Scotland will not negotiate its terms at award or after award.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers with established ecological survey capability, suitably qualified field staff and the capacity to work across Historic Environment Scotland’s estate in Scotland. It may suit an ecological consultancy, specialist environmental contractor or a larger multi-disciplinary organisation able to provide additional ecology-related support when required. Bidders must demonstrate financial standing through an independent business credit assessment or, where necessary, audited accounts for the last full financial year. Required insurance levels are £5 million employers’ liability cover and £10 million public liability cover. Suppliers should also be able to propose practical community benefits, such as local apprenticeships or support for ecological projects. The requirement is likely to favour organisations with relevant survey experience, reliable delivery capacity and robust financial and operational arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecology Surveys

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to conduct ecological surveys across the HES estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details

Options: HES reserves the right to use the successful supplier for any other Ecology related activities that may be required to support the internal team.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 3 years which will be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836199
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560519
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up and budget has been approved, this contract will go out to re-tender in 2031.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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