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01 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is actively seeking bids for a contract titled "Ecology Surveys," with an aim to conduct ecological assessments across its estate. This tender falls under the services category and pertains to the conservation, tourism, heritage, and built environment industries. Based in Edinburgh, the procuring entity is a national agency and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the provided portal, and the contract includes an initial duration of 720 days with a potential three-year extension, pending annual reviews.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological services, particularly those with experience in conservation and heritage sectors. The successful supplier will have the chance to engage in additional ecology-related activities, thus expanding their portfolio with Historic Environment Scotland. The open procedure allows for broader competition, enabling interested parties meeting the financial and insurance criteria to showcase their capabilities. Businesses able to propose innovative community benefits, such as apprenticeships or supporting local ecological projects, may gain a competitive edge. This opportunity is ideal for established firms seeking to grow their presence in the UK conservation landscape, leveraging their expertise to support and enhance Scotland's environmental heritage.

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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.

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=JUL559200
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

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
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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