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title: "Drone survey, RSPB Scotland Jan 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719059"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-03-04"
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# Drone survey, RSPB Scotland Jan 2023

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719059

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Drone survey, RSPB Scotland Jan 2023" tender was initiated by RSPB Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender falls under the services category and involves a drone survey of peatland areas at RSPB Nature Reserves in Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The identified industry category is environmental protection, and the work needs to be completed by 25th March 2023 with data submission by 15th April 2023.

This tender for a drone survey presents business growth opportunities for firms specializing in environmental services, UAV technology, or aerial imagery. Companies experienced in conducting surveys for peatland restoration projects are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and interested businesses should align with the specified deadlines for data submission to actively participate in this contract opportunity.

## Notice

Drone (UAV) survey of peatland areas at RSPB Nature Reserves in Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The RSPB nature reserves support large areas of deep peat and some of the largest intact blanket bogs in the world and arguably some of the best of its type. Many areas are internationally recognised for their quality and extent of bog habitats and contains a significant proportion of the global peatland resource. Some sites are internationally recognised as SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites, in addition, many Sites of Special Scientific Interest cover RSPB reserves comprising of blanket bog and associated habitats and species as designated features. RSPB have committed to restore peatland and bogs across our reserves. The work within this tender will provide essential data to help us plan our peatland restoration work and identify features which need restoration. These data will provide both high quality aerial imagery, allowing us to identify and map features requiring restoration. The associated elevation data will inform the most effective approach to restorations with regards to restoration techniques. All drone survey work needs to be completed by 25th March 2023 with data being submitted by 15th April 2023. See Invitation to Tender for more details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499962 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2023 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £230,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DH |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDSCAPE SURVEYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499962
- 13 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468529&idx=1
  13th January 2023 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468529
  Drone survey, RSPB Scotland Jan 2023 - Drone (UAV) survey of peatland areas at RSPB Nature Reserves in Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499962
  Drone survey, RSPB Scotland Jan 2023 - Drone (UAV) survey of peatland areas at RSPB Nature Reserves in Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719059
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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