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title: "Ecological Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000451570"
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# Ecological Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000451570

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Ecological Framework" is led by Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness, UK, and falls under the environmental services industry category. Currently, it is in the Award stage, having been initiated through an open tender procedure. The related contract award was signed on 20th May 2016, with a total contract value of £625,000 for services and a period of 300 days. Due to COVID-19, modifications have adjusted the deadlines, extending the duration until 30th March 2021, and allowing for a reassessment of the contract requirements to meet operational demands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ecological surveys and environmental consultancy. Companies engaged in conservation management, including services like pre-operational species surveys and habitat assessments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on ecological work across multiple regional lots throughout Scotland, firms with experience in local ecological conditions and regulations will find this an advantageous bidding opportunity.

## Notice

This is a Framework Agreement consisting of 24 lots covering all ten Forest Districts in Scotland to provide ecological survey works on the National Forest Estate Types of work include Pre-Operational surveys for protected and priority species, surveys of terrestrial and aquatic species and habitats, green plant, lichen and fungus surveys, and provision of conservation management advice for all of these groups.

### Lot Information

Ecological Framework

Provision of Terrestrial species and habitats surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the North Area (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

COVID-19 has resulted in tender delays and an inability of FLS staff to place call-off contracts in April and May 2020 to meet their summer requirements. The modification therefore; Has been brought about by circumstances which FLS could not have foreseen- COVID-19 impact on FLS placing orders in April and May and delaying replacement framework tender; does not alter the overall nature of the contract or framework- the specification remains the same; and increase in price does not exceed 50 % of the initial contract value or framework agreement- increase of 25%.supports SPPN 6, as it will allow the prioritization of procurement resources to support COVID-19 restart operations and will give relief to suppliers as it will be a less onerous method of winning contracts; and will not require a completion of a tender during a time period where their capacity is limited.

Ecological Framework

Provision of Pre-operational surveys in the Central Area Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Pre-operational surveys in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provision of Terrestrial species and habitats surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the Central Area (Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Terrestrial species and habitats surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provision of Aquatic species and habitats surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the North Area (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Aquatic species and habitats surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the Central Area (Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Aquatic species and habitats surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provision of Vascular plant surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the North Area. (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Vascular plant surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the Central Area. (Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Vascular plant surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provision of Bryophyte surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the North Area (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Bryophyte surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the Central Area(Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Bryophyte surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provision of Lichen surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the North Area (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Lichen surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the Central Area (Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Lichen surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provision of Fungus surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the North Area (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Fungus surveys and/or conservation management advice provision in the Central Area (Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of Fungus surveys and/or conservation management advice provision- South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

Ecological Framework

Provisional of (Ancient) semi-natural woodland condition assessment in the North Area (North Highland FD, Inverness, Ross & Skye FD, and Moray & Aberdeenshire FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of (Ancient) semi-natural woodland condition assessment in the Central Area(Lochaber FD, Tay FD, West Argyll FD, and Cowal & Trossachs FD)

Ecological Framework

Provision of (Ancient) semi-natural woodland condition assessment in the South Area (Scottish Lowlands FD, Galloway FD, and Dumfries & Borders FD).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391631 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £625,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ALBA ECOLOGY; ANDY ACTON ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANT & LICHENOLOGIST; ARCUS; ARCUS CONSULTANCY SERVICES; ATMOS CONSULTING; CALEDONIAN CONSERVATION; COOPECOLOGY; GREAT GLEN ECOLOGY; HAYCOCK AND JAY ASSOCIATES; HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL; JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES; JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES (JBA CONSULTING; NATURAL RESEARCH; NATURAL RESEARCH (PROJECTS; NATUREBUREAU; RPS; SCOTIA ECOLOGY; SUE BELL ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391631
- 11 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269346

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269346
  Ecological Framework - This is a Framework Agreement consisting of 24 lots covering all ten Forest Districts in Scotland to provide ecological survey works on the National Forest Estate Types of work include Pre-Operational surveys for protected and priority species, surveys of terrestrial and aquatic species and habitats, green plant, lichen and fungus surveys, and provision of conservation management advice for all of these groups.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391631
  Ecological Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11322
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000451570

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