--- title: "Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan Buyer: LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259.json) ## Summary The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Countryside Trust invites tenders for the project titled "Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan". This active tender is part of the environmental protection sector and seeks to enhance biodiversity through strategic woodland design and management. Located within the Wild Strathfillan area of the northern Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, the tender has a submission deadline of 2nd September 2024, with the contract period running from October to December 2024. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with bids to be submitted electronically via Public Contract Scotland. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in woodland creation, biodiversity enhancement, and habitat management. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in executing best practices for biodiversity and long-term management. The scope of work includes summarising best practices in woodland creation, incorporating initiatives from environmental NGOs, and providing tailored strategic information for optimal woodland management. This contract is well-suited for vendors specialising in environmental conservation, sustainability, and ecological consultancy who are looking to expand their portfolios within Scotland's renowned natural environments. ## Notice We require a contractor experienced in planning woodland creation sites, with a detailed knowledge of the biodiversity potential of woodland habitats along with experience of implementing best-practice guidance to maximise benefits to biodiversity and to enable long-term management. Over the estimated duration: October to December 2024 the successful contractor will be required to: - Summarise woodland creation and long-term management best practice in the context of the Wild Strathfillan area, including advice relevant to the habitats and species found in the area, adopting a cross-taxa approach and providing focused advice on key species of conservation concern in the area. This information will be summarised in a report. - Consider how initiatives from other environmental NGOs, for example Butterfly Conservation's 'Wild Spaces' can be incorporated into woodland design to ensure that the habitat created is diverse, heterogeneous and thoughtfully designed, so it can support a wide range of species. - Equip Wild Strathfillan with tailored information to ensure woodland creation and future management is optimally executed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scope: 1.Identify species of conservation concern and priority species in the Wild Strathfillan area, by consulting designation reports, the UK Red List, species records (where openly available), and other resources. 2. For relevant woodland habitats, collate, review and report on woodland creation and management advice relating to the following species groups. Create tailored recommendations based on Wild Strathfillan's habitats, geographic location, species, and ambitions. 3.Using the Wild Strathfillan boundary area, and using up-to-date best practice on woodland creation, biodiversity and long-term management practices, create a woodland plan for Wild Strathfillan to optimise the biodiversity potential and plan for long-term management for woodland creation in Wild Strathfillan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511312 | | 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 | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 | LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST | | Locality | BALLOCH | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G83 8EG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Lomond | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511312 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511312&idx=1 5th August 2024 - Optimising Woodland Design - Invitation to Tender - Brief, description, application process. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511312 Optimising Woodland Design for Biodiversity and Long-Term Management within Wild Strathfillan - We require a contractor experienced in planning woodland creation sites, with a detailed knowledge of the biodiversity potential of woodland habitats along with experience of implementing best-practice guidance to maximise benefits to biodiversity and to enable long-term management. Over the estimated duration: October to December 2024 the successful contractor will be required to: - Summarise woodland creation and long-term management best practice in the context of the Wild Strathfillan area, including advice relevant to the habitats and species found in the area, adopting a cross-taxa approach and providing focused advice on key species of conservation concern in the area. This information will be summarised in a report. - Consider how initiatives from other environmental NGOs, for example Butterfly Conservation's 'Wild Spaces' can be incorporated into woodland design to ensure that the habitat created is diverse, heterogeneous and thoughtfully designed, so it can support a wide range of species. - Equip Wild Strathfillan with tailored information to ensure woodland creation and future management is optimally executed. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.trustinthepark.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774259 - https://trustinthepark.org/about-us/vacancies/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774259 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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