---
title: "Ecology Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c18c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Ecology Surveys

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c18c

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking suppliers to undertake ecological surveys across its estate, in a process categorized under environmental services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an active status, and is conducted through an open procedure. The deadline for electronic submissions is 31st July 2026 at noon. Located in the region of Scotland (UKM), the procurement process is bound by the legal framework of CELEX 32014L0024. The contract may be extended for up to three additional years following annual reviews, and opportunities for extensions to include related ecology activities may be present. The contract will be subject to electronic submissions, with a bid opening scheduled for the same day as the submission deadline.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services to collaborate with a national agency dedicated to conservation, tourism, heritage, and the built environment. Companies with a strong financial standing and relevant experience in delivering quality ecological assessments will find this tender appealing. The focus on quality and a comprehensive evaluation of a tenderer's financial strength suggests that firms with well-established credentials and robust financial health are best positioned to compete. Furthermore, suppliers are encouraged to propose community benefits such as local apprenticeships or ecological projects, paving the way for contributing positively to the environment and local communities.

## Notice

HES is looking for a supplier to conduct ecological surveys across the HES estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details

Options: HES reserves the right to use the successful supplier for any other Ecology related activities that may be required to support the internal team.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 3 years which will be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061860-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up and budget has been approved, this contract will go out to re-tender in 2031. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061860-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836199
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836199
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836199
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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