--- title: "Digital analysis of species-rich grassland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2024-07-30" --- # Digital analysis of species-rich grassland Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Digital analysis of species-rich grassland," focusing on environmental protection services. This procurement is at the "Tender" stage and involves the production of a comprehensive dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. The project is set in Inverness, UKM62 region. Key dates include the submission deadline on 26th August 2024 at 17:00, with the evaluation of bids expected to commence on 27th August 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure and submissions must be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental data analysis, particularly those experienced with digital datasets and species-rich grassland surveys. Small to mid-sized enterprises, especially those seeking to expand their portfolio in ecological services, would find this project well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with this contract could bolster a company's reputation and provide a gateway for further public sector projects, given the strategic use of the PCS portal to attract a wider supplier base despite the project's relatively modest budget of less than GBP50,000. ## Notice NatureScot wish to award a contract for the production of a complete and up-to-date dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Contract Notice. Please note that this is not anticipated to be a 'Regulated' procurement (i.e. value less than GBP50,000) - we are using the PCS portal to ideally reach a wider field of interested suppliers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NatureScot wish to award a contract for the production of a complete and up-to-date dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Contract Notice. Please note that this is not anticipated to be a 'Regulated' procurement (i.e. value less than GBP50,000) - we are using the PCS portal to ideally reach a wider field of interested suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510944 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79961200 - Aerial photography services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510944 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510944&idx=1 30th July 2024 - SNH Conditions of Contract - Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510944&idx=2 30th July 2024 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510944 Digital analysis of species-rich grassland - NatureScot wish to award a contract for the production of a complete and up-to-date dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Contract Notice. Please note that this is not anticipated to be a 'Regulated' procurement (i.e. value less than GBP50,000) - we are using the PCS portal to ideally reach a wider field of interested suppliers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=773594 - 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-r6ebe6-0000773594. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594.json.