--- title: "Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2021-08-19" --- # Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, Scotland. They seek to commission a study for the "Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland". This contract, valued at £48,000, falls under the environmental protection category and is currently in the Tender stage. Submissions must be submitted electronically by 8th September 2021, with the award period commencing on 9th September 2021. The tender has been initiated through an open procedure, aimed at reaching a broad audience of potential suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in environmental consultancy and related sectors. Companies with expertise in ecological studies, forestry management, or environmental planning would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement to assess current woodland resources and explore expansion strategies may also attract interest from firms specialising in landscape architecture or conservation projects, positioning them for growth in the sustainable development sector. ## Notice NatureScot wishes to commission a study to establish the existing riparian woodland resource in Scotland, to assess our future need, and to identify approaches to expanding riparian woodlands, and the costs associated with these. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates ### Lot Information Lot 1 NatureScot wish to commission a study to establish the existing riparian woodland resource in Scotland, to assess our future need, to outline approaches to expanding riparian woodlands, and the costs associated with these. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates.. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424915 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 19 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | £48,000 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424915 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424915&idx=1 19th August 2021 - Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424915&idx=2 19th August 2021 - Provision of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424915 Statement of Requirements - Riparian woodland expansion in Scotland - NatureScot wishes to commission a study to establish the existing riparian woodland resource in Scotland, to assess our future need, and to identify approaches to expanding riparian woodlands, and the costs associated with these. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=663848 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000663848.json.