--- title: "Environmental Surveys" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f00.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Environmental Surveys Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f00.json) ## Summary Forestry and Land Scotland is in the planning stage of a procurement process for environmental surveys aimed at managing the National Forest Estate. The procurement, classified under the horticultural services industry category, is intended to include ecological surveys, herbivore impact assessments, and archaeological surveys, among others. The process is expected to be managed through a framework agreement with multiple lots, and delivery is planned for the UKM region. While there is a future notice date set for 1st August 2026, no immediate competition is called for, as this is a preliminary information notice for market engagement purposes. The current stage is for collecting pricing information to gauge market rates for budgeting, with no obligations being created at this point. This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and surveys, ecological consultancy, and archaeological assessments. Companies with expertise in ecological monitoring, environmental impact assessments, and forestry or horticultural services are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. The procurement process will be keenly suited for businesses capable of conducting extensive field surveys across varied habitats like woodlands and peatlands, leveraging their experience in similar large-scale environmental projects to fulfil the requirements of Forestry and Land Scotland effectively. ## Notice Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) ### Lot Information Environmental Surveys - there will be more than 1 lot for this requirement Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) Environmental Surveys - there will be more than 1 lot for this requirement Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039735-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND | | 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 - 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 ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services - 90714500 - Environmental quality control services - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039735-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830751 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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