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Aspen Survey

Cairngorms National Park Authority

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17 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Cairngorms National Park Authority is commissioning an Aspen tree survey across the Cairngorms National Park. The work involves field surveying and collecting data on the presence and condition of Aspen trees, then providing the results to the Authority. Survey information will support a park-wide Aspen strategy intended to coordinate work towards a connected, ecologically functioning network of Aspen trees and species that rely on them. Surveys are expected to use the Authority’s bespoke Aspen mobile phone or tablet application. Existing survey data means that some areas will not require surveying. Suppliers may cover all or only part of the required geographical area, or work with an associate to submit a combined tender covering the full area. This is an environmental field survey service for the Park Authority.

The process reached tender: the Authority invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. There is one lot, covering the Aspen survey service, with a total value of £34,000 including the lot value. The contract period is 360 days. Tenders had to be submitted by 17 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were scheduled to open at the same time, with the award period beginning then. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Only English-language submissions are accepted, and variant bids are not allowed. The Authority requires tenderers to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. Electronic payment and ordering apply, and electronic invoicing is allowed. The contract includes no renewal or additional-purchase option.

This opportunity suits environmental consultancies, arboricultural specialists, ecological surveyors and experienced independent field researchers able to assess Aspen trees across a substantial national park area. Relevant suppliers need practical field-survey and data-collection capability, including the ability to identify and record tree presence and condition consistently. They must be able to use a bespoke mobile phone or tablet application for survey records and return usable results to the Park Authority. The requirement is suitable for a supplier able to undertake the whole survey area, as well as smaller specialists covering only part of it. Businesses can also combine with an associate to cover the full geographical requirement. Tenderers need appropriately qualified staff and must provide their names and qualifications. The work offers a role in informing a coordinated Aspen conservation strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aspen Survey

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority ('The Park Authority') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to field survey presence and condition of Aspen trees across the National Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Park Authority invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to submit a tender to undertake field survey and data collection of Aspen trees across the National Park with accompanying provision of results to the Park Authority. Applicants may tender for all or only some of the geographical extent of survey required, and/or may submit a combined tender with an associate to cover the whole extent of survey required. Some Aspen survey data already exists so not all of the National Park extent will need to be surveyed. More details are given later in this document. Surveys are expected to be recorded using the Park Authorities bespoke mobile phone / tablet 'Aspen app' to record data. More details are given later in this document. Survey results will be used by the Park Authority to inform a Park wide Aspen strategy. This strategy will coordinate work to achieve a connected and fully ecological functioning network of Aspen trees and their reliant species.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560402
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

79311000 - Survey services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Postcode Area
Perth
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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