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Ecological constraints surveys prior to habitat work for capercaillie

Cairngorms National Park Authority

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Cairngorms National Park Authority is procuring ecological constraints walkover surveys and associated reporting before habitat works for capercaillie. The work will identify and map protected and priority species, sensitive habitats and other ecological constraints, so that robocutting, woodland restructuring, chainsaw felling and tree winching can be planned and delivered safely, lawfully and with minimal impact on important natural features. The surveys cover multiple landholdings and priority sites across the Cairngorms National Park, including designated pinewood sites such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation. This is an environmental survey and ecological consultancy requirement, classified under CPV 71355000, with the wider service relating to environmental protection.

The buyer reached tender and invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. There is one lot. The tender deadline set by the buyer is 28 August 2026 at 10:00 UTC; bids are also scheduled to open at that time. The contract period is 30 days. Its stated value is £6,250 GBP. Bids must remain valid for 60 days, may be submitted in English, and variants are not allowed. The requirement is connected to habitat works planned for capercaillie and forms part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan. Electronic payment and ordering are supported, electronic invoicing is allowed, and tenderers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work.

This opportunity suits ecological consultancies, environmental survey practices and suitably qualified organisations with experience of ecological constraints surveys, protected-species work and habitat assessment. Strong candidates will be able to plan and carry out walkover surveys across multiple landholdings, identify priority and protected species, map sensitive habitats and natural features, and produce clear reports that can guide practical woodland operations. Experience working in designated sites, including SSSIs, SPAs and SACs, would be directly relevant, as would an understanding of ecological compliance and impact avoidance or mitigation. The requirement is suited to a compact specialist team able to coordinate fieldwork and reporting, with staff whose names and professional qualifications can be submitted.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecological constraints surveys prior to habitat work for capercaillie

Notice Description

The contract will deliver ecological constraints surveys to inform capercaillie habitat works across priority sites. The habitat works comprise robocutting and woodland restructuring. Surveys will identify and map protected species, sensitive habitats and other ecological constraints. Outputs will support safe and compliant delivery of works. The contract forms part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cairngorms National Park Authority ('the Park Authority') invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the delivery of ecological constraints walkover surveys and associated reporting. The surveys will identify protected and priority species ahead of a programme of habitat works for capercaillie during autumn/winter 2026-27. Habitat works will take place across multiple landholdings and will include robocutting, chainsaw felling and winching of trees. The surveys will inform the planning and delivery of these works, ensuring they deliver maximum benefit for capercaillie while avoiding or minimising impacts on other important species, habitats and natural features. Many of the proposed work areas are within designated pinewood sites, including SSSIs, SPAs and SACs. This work forms part of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan and is funded by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839913
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562113
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,250 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 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
TLM Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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