--- title: "CFT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS" published: "2026-02-03" --- # CFT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029 Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542.json) ## Summary The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is seeking bids for the "CFT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029" project. This tender involves comprehensive surveying and monitoring in various Special Protection Areas across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland from March 2026 to April 2029. The industry category includes agricultural and related products, focusing on GIS services, research, and environmental assessments. The procurement method is an open procedure with a submission deadline on 4th March 2026. The contract is valued at £209,077, with services to be performed between 16th March 2026 and 16th April 2029. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those with skills in data management, GIS, and wildlife research. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, given the requirements for planning, execution, and reporting in specified regions. While the tender is structured as an open procedure, ensuring the chance for qualified businesses to enter, it also demands adherence to recognized surveying standards, offering a growth avenue for firms experienced in these areas. Participation in this contract can bolster a company's reputation in cross-border environmental projects funded by entities like the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme. ## Notice For the period from March 2026 to April 2029, across Antrim Hills SPA (NI), Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea (NI) and Slieve Beagh SPA (ROI) sites, the successful supplier will be required to allocate sufficient time and resources to deliver comprehensive surveying, monitoring and reporting in accordance with recognised surveying standards and methodologies. The services will include pre survey planning, desk study and coordination, breeding surveys for Hen Harrier and Merlin, targeted Hen Harrier surveys, Hen Harrier winter roost surveys, data management including GIS and spatial analysis, securing and complying with all necessary licences and consents required to facilitate survey and monitoring activities, preparation of annual technical reports, and attendance at meetings with the Contracting Authority and other relevant parties as required. This contract is funded through the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration. Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and all responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521 Additional information: Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and all responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e3a09-2d18-443d-96d8-43f06b3fd283 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £209,077 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT8 7QT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Belvoir | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 73110000 - Research services - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction - 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction - 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90720000 - Environmental protection - 90721000 - Environmental safety services - 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation ## Release History - 3 Feb 2026 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e3a09-2d18-443d-96d8-43f06b3fd283 - 2 Feb 2026 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e3a09-2d18-443d-96d8-43f06b3fd283 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e3a09-2d18-443d-96d8-43f06b3fd283 3rd February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11b187f6-da00-4190-baf6-65254f759d72 ITT document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521 All tender responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49b6d35e-b73a-4d92-bf87-0ce16d307597 ITT for the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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