Ancient Woodland Register

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Ancient Woodland Register

Notice Description

Scottish Natural Heritage (hereafter referred to as NatureScot) is seeking to establish one or several contracts to deliver an Ancient Woodland Register (AWR). The ambition for the Ancient Woodland Register is outlined in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS) Delivery Plan action: "Develop the new Register of Ancient Woodlands, to include locational data, a definition of the required 'protected and restored' condition of ancient woodlands, and a process for recording ancient woodlands that reach the required standard." This project looks to develop an Ancient Woodland Register that meets the needs of users to support the protection and restoration of Scotland's Ancient Woodlands and NatureScot anticipates that it may be delivered over three distinct stages.

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This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by NatureScot to inform the market of a potential forthcoming procurement opportunity and to initiate early engagement with potential suppliers. Depending on the feedback received through this PIN process, NatureScot may consider alternative approaches if this is deemed necessary to ensure effective delivery and market accessibility. To have your feedback considered, please complete the questionnaire by following this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfNatureScotScottishNaturalHeritagePINQuestionnaireAncientWoodlandRegister. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837024
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559806
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

22114300 - Maps

48326100 - Digital mapping system

71354100 - Digital mapping services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72322000 - Data management services

77200000 - Forestry services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77231000 - Forestry management services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 7 Aug 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: Not specified
Local Authority: Highland
Electoral Ward: Inverness West
Westminster Constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL559806&idx=1
9th July 2026 - Draft Scope.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL559806&idx=2
9th July 2026 - Draft Scope updated with questionnaire deadline.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559806
Ancient Woodland Register - Scottish Natural Heritage (hereafter referred to as NatureScot) is seeking to establish one or several contracts to deliver an Ancient Woodland Register (AWR). The ambition for the Ancient Woodland Register is outlined in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS) Delivery Plan action: "Develop the new Register of Ancient Woodlands, to include locational data, a definition of the required 'protected and restored' condition of ancient woodlands, and a process for recording ancient woodlands that reach the required standard." This project looks to develop an Ancient Woodland Register that meets the needs of users to support the protection and restoration of Scotland's Ancient Woodlands and NatureScot anticipates that it may be delivered over three distinct stages.

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