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title: "Peatland ACTION - Monitoring (RMN) survey framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728078"
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# Peatland ACTION - Monitoring (RMN) survey framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728078

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, UKM, has completed the procurement process for the "Peatland ACTION - Monitoring (RMN) survey framework" in the environmental protection industry category. The tender, which was in the award stage, was initiated on May 19, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The project involves establishing a cost-effective, long-term monitoring approach on a subset of sites across Scotland, with a focus on vegetation surveys and site-level assessments. The contract was awarded to Bowland Ecology Ltd, Direct Ecology Ltd, and Upland Forestry Ltd, with the contract signed on May 19, 2023.

The "Peatland ACTION - Monitoring (RMN) survey framework" tender by Scottish Natural Heritage presents business growth opportunities for contractors in the environmental protection sector. Suitable businesses would need expertise in site-level assessments, vegetation quadrat surveys, and restoration feature analysis. The tender aims to appoint approximately 10 contractors across Scotland to ensure efficiency and sustainability in carrying out the monitoring activities. With an open procurement process, this opportunity facilitates competition and access to contracts for SMEs in the environmental services industry.

## Notice

The Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN) aims to establish a cost effective, repeatable, long term monitoring approach on a subset of sites. The implementation of the RMN as outlined in the statement of requirement will be undertaken through a combination of NatureScot Peatland ACTION staff time and commissioning of contractors to undertake sampling. NatureScot is therefore looking to appoint approximately 10 contractors across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. The exact number included on the framework will depend on the quantity and quality of tenders received. The primary role of contractors will be to undertake an overall site-level assessment, vegetation quadrat and degradation/restoration feature surveys at multiple sample points per site, and Fixed Point Photography.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN) aims to establish a cost effective, repeatable, long term monitoring approach on a subset of sites. The implementation of the RMN as outlined in the statement of requirement will be undertaken through a combination of NatureScot Peatland ACTION staff time and commissioning of contractors to undertake sampling. NatureScot is therefore looking to appoint approximately 10 contractors across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. The exact number included on the framework will depend on the quantity and quality of tenders received. The primary role of contractors will be to undertake an overall site-level assessment, vegetation quadrat and degradation/restoration feature surveys at multiple sample points per site, and Fixed Point Photography. Details of the draft field protocols are provided in the statement of requirements. The number of sample points is currently estimated to be 30 per site but a power analysis is ongoing to confirm this number ahead of the start of fieldwork. The contractor's field staff will be required to attend 1 day of training with a Peatland ACTION Monitoring Officer and potentially work alongside Monitoring Officer(s) for part of/all of site surveys. The first pre-restoration surveys on an initial suite of sites are planned to take place from June to October 2023. The number of sites to be visited in 2023 is not currently known but is estimated to be in the region of 10 (5 restoration sites and 5 reference sites), with around 1 week of fieldwork per site. It is anticipated that successful contractors will complete a proportion of these sites based on location and availability. The intention is to continue adding sites to the RMN with an annual programme of surveys and there is the possibility of one-year extensions to this framework contract as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478897 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BOWLAND ECOLOGY; DIRECT ECOLOGY; UPLAND FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478897
- 4 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475435

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475435&idx=1
  4th April 2023 - statement of requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475435
  Peatland ACTION - Monitoring (RMN) survey framework - The Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN) aims to establish a cost effective, repeatable, long term monitoring approach on a subset of sites. The implementation of the RMN as outlined in the statement of requirement will be undertaken through a combination of NatureScot Peatland ACTION staff time and commissioning of contractors to undertake sampling. NatureScot is therefore looking to appoint approximately 10 contractors across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. The exact number included on the framework will depend on the quantity and quality of tenders received. The primary role of contractors will be to undertake an overall site-level assessment, vegetation quadrat and degradation/restoration feature surveys at multiple sample points per site, and Fixed Point Photography.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478897
  Peatland ACTION - Monitoring (RMN) survey framework - The Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN) aims to establish a cost effective, repeatable, long term monitoring approach on a subset of sites. The implementation of the RMN as outlined in the statement of requirement will be undertaken through a combination of NatureScot Peatland ACTION staff time and commissioning of contractors to undertake sampling. NatureScot is therefore looking to appoint approximately 10 contractors across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. The exact number included on the framework will depend on the quantity and quality of tenders received. The primary role of contractors will be to undertake an overall site-level assessment, vegetation quadrat and degradation/restoration feature surveys at multiple sample points per site, and Fixed Point Photography.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728078

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