--- title: "Site Condition Monitoring Survey of vascular plants and upland features in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2022-04-26" --- # Site Condition Monitoring Survey of vascular plants and upland features in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769.json) ## Summary The Scottish Natural Heritage is initiating a procurement process for the "Site Condition Monitoring Survey of vascular plants and upland features in Scotland". This project falls under the environmental protection category and is set to take place in the Highlands and Central belt of Scotland. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notable deadline for expressions of interest set for 07:00 on 6th May 2022. The total estimated value of the contracts is £10,000, and it is expected that there will be three separate contracts focusing on assessing multiple sites this coming summer. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with experience in site condition monitoring or ecological surveys. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise and have undertaken similar contracts in the past will be well-suited to participate. Interested firms are encouraged to express their interest by submitting their contact details and relevant experience to the designated contact point, fostering potential growth in the sector related to environmental stewardship and conservation efforts in Scotland. ## Notice Nature Scot requires experienced surveyors to carry out Site Condition Monitoring (SCM) of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) on upland and vascular plant features in North and central Scotland. This will be based upon JNCC guidance https://data.jncc.gov.uk/data/78aaef0b-00ef-461d-ba71-cf81a8c28fe3/CSM-UplandHabitats-2009.pdf and https://hub.jncc.gov.uk/assets/7c9d99fb-ad42-43ac-ba6d-18c2e3799e31. There are likely to be 3 separate contracts of between 4 and 6 sites each that require assessment this summer (2022) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Invitation for expressions of interest, the full Statement of Requirements to be sent to those who have expressed an interest and have experience of similar work. Please supply contact details and information on relevant experience (previous similar contracts undertaken etc.) in relation to this contract. Notes of interest to be submitted by e-mail to bob.bryson@nature.scot by no later than 07:00 on 06 May 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446834 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79311000 - Survey services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 26 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446834 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446834 Site Condition Monitoring Survey of vascular plants and upland features in Scotland - Nature Scot requires experienced surveyors to carry out Site Condition Monitoring (SCM) of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) on upland and vascular plant features in North and central Scotland. This will be based upon JNCC guidance https://data.jncc.gov.uk/data/78aaef0b-00ef-461d-ba71-cf81a8c28fe3/CSM-UplandHabitats-2009.pdf and https://hub.jncc.gov.uk/assets/7c9d99fb-ad42-43ac-ba6d-18c2e3799e31. There are likely to be 3 separate contracts of between 4 and 6 sites each that require assessment this summer (2022) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690769 - https://data.jncc.gov.uk/data/78aaef0b-00ef-461d-ba71-cf81a8c28fe3/CSM-UplandHabitats-2009.pdf - https://hub.jncc.gov.uk/assets/7c9d99fb-ad42-43ac-ba6d-18c2e3799e31 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=690769 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000690769. 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