--- title: "Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2026-03-09" --- # Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026 Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655b0.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage, identified as a national agency, is progressing a procurement process for the Peatland Action Monitoring Surveyor Framework 2026. This tender is currently active and aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for environmental monitoring services. The framework focuses on peatland restoration sites across Scotland, classified under the services category with CPV code 90711500 for Environmental monitoring. Bids are being evaluated from March to May, with the submission deadline on 22nd April 2026. The procurement method chosen is open procedure, and electronic submissions are accepted. The contract comes with an initial value of £220,000 and has provisions for up to three 12-month extensions. Potential suppliers must ensure preparedness and clear document submission electronically by the stipulated deadlines. This procurement offers considerable opportunities for environmental services firms across Scotland, particularly those with expertise in peatland monitoring. Businesses offering technical competence in vegetation surveys, photography, and data management will find this tender appealing. Up to ten suppliers can join the framework, providing ample scope for smaller firms to participate and expand their reach in environmental services. Key evaluation criteria include survey delivery methodology, geographical mobilisation, and sustainability practices, which may benefit firms emphasising innovative and sustainable approaches. The framework aims to ensure national geographic coverage, enhancing operational resilience and flexibility, creating growth potential for companies adept in environmental analysis and scientific services. ## Notice NatureScot intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography and area-level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NatureScot is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework from across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. Following the evaluation of bids, the top 10 ranking bids will be selected as framework suppliers. All framework call-offs will be made by NatureScot as and when required as per the details provided within the tender documentation. Additional information: Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: Up to three 12-month extensions, subject to NatureScot annual programme needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020977-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | A further procurement exercise may be undertaken prior to expiry of this Framework Agreement. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | £220,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71354100 - Digital mapping services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment 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 ## Release History - 9 Mar 2026 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020977-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020969-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014169-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nature.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823536 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=825622 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825622 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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