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title: "CLIMATE FORTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE WORKS: NATURAL HERITAGE ASSETS BASELINE SURVEYS AND OPTIONS APPRAISAL"
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buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
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# CLIMATE FORTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE WORKS: NATURAL HERITAGE ASSETS BASELINE SURVEYS AND OPTIONS APPRAISAL

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690422

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CLIMATE FORTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE WORKS: NATURAL HERITAGE ASSETS BASELINE SURVEYS AND OPTIONS APPRAISAL" is being conducted by RSPB Scotland in the environmental protection sector. Located in Falkirk, Scotland, the tender is currently in the Tender stage with an open submission method. The deadline for submissions is 9th May 2022, and the contract period is expected to commence on 16th May 2022, extending until 31st August 2022. The overall value of the contract is £13,000, and it is intended to support the Climate FORTH project aimed at enhancing natural heritage resilience.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, data analysis, and remote sensing technologies. Companies with experience in conducting baseline surveys and options appraisals for natural heritage projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for innovative monitoring techniques and stakeholder engagement indicates a demand for professionals who can deliver comprehensive, costed plans that align with the objectives of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and community engagement through public consultation.

## Notice

RSPB Scotland, on behalf of Inner Forth Futures, wishes to commission a consultant or agency to support development of natural heritage resilience activity within the Climate FORTH (Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage) project. The successful contractor will undertake a Natural Heritage Assets Baseline Surveys and Options Appraisal. This will involve taking a longlist of heritage assets within four 'priority zones' to a shortlist, then for 2 selected greenspaces: gather baseline data, explore the use of remote sensing technology and in situ wireless sensors (to provide innovation in monitoring), undertake an options appraisal to define the management changes that could be made to maximise the multiple benefits at each site, consult with key stakeholders to refine proposals, and provide a costed plan for delivery that incorporates future monitoring through remote sensors. The successful candidate should demonstrate previous experience in similar work. The work will be undertaken between May and August 2022, during the Climate FORTH project development phase. The outputs from this piece of work will be subjected to further public consultation before being submitted as part of a Stage 2 bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, grants for heritage. This work is possible thanks to National Lottery players, the Climate FORTH development phase is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RSPB Scotland, on behalf of Inner Forth Futures, wishes to commission a consultant or agency to support development of natural heritage resilience activity within the Climate FORTH (Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage) project. The successful contractor will undertake a Natural Heritage Assets Baseline Surveys and Options Appraisal. This will involve taking a longlist of heritage assets within four 'priority zones' to a shortlist, then for 2 selected greenspaces: gather baseline data, explore the use of remote sensing technology and in situ wireless sensors (to provide innovation in monitoring), undertake an options appraisal to define the management changes that could be made to maximise the multiple benefits at each site, consult with key stakeholders to refine proposals, and provide a costed plan for delivery that incorporates future monitoring through remote sensors. The successful candidate should demonstrate previous experience in similar work. The work will be undertaken between May and August 2022, during the Climate FORTH project development phase. The outputs from this piece of work will be subjected to further public consultation before being submitted as part of a Stage 2 bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, grants for heritage. This work is possible thanks to National Lottery players, the Climate FORTH development phase is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.. This work is possible thanks to National Lottery players, the Climate FORTH development phase is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446412 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | £13,000 |
| 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 | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 8PP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446412

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446412&idx=1
  20th April 2022 - Brief to Tender CF_Natural Heritage Assets Options_Revised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446412
  CLIMATE FORTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE WORKS: NATURAL HERITAGE ASSETS BASELINE SURVEYS AND OPTIONS APPRAISAL - RSPB Scotland, on behalf of Inner Forth Futures, wishes to commission a consultant or agency to support development of natural heritage resilience activity within the Climate FORTH (Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage) project. The successful contractor will undertake a Natural Heritage Assets Baseline Surveys and Options Appraisal. This will involve taking a longlist of heritage assets within four 'priority zones' to a shortlist, then for 2 selected greenspaces: gather baseline data, explore the use of remote sensing technology and in situ wireless sensors (to provide innovation in monitoring), undertake an options appraisal to define the management changes that could be made to maximise the multiple benefits at each site, consult with key stakeholders to refine proposals, and provide a costed plan for delivery that incorporates future monitoring through remote sensors. The successful candidate should demonstrate previous experience in similar work. The work will be undertaken between May and August 2022, during the Climate FORTH project development phase. The outputs from this piece of work will be subjected to further public consultation before being submitted as part of a Stage 2 bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, grants for heritage. This work is possible thanks to National Lottery players, the Climate FORTH development phase is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690422
- https://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk/news/392-climate-forth-brief-to-tender-scoping-design-of-youth-training-programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=690422
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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