--- title: "Wild Strathfillan Project - Rainforest bryophytes survey and assessment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Wild Strathfillan Project - Rainforest bryophytes survey and assessment Buyer: LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999.json) ## Summary The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust has completed the contract award phase for the "Wild Strathfillan Project – Rainforest Bryophytes Survey and Assessment". This contract is part of the "Lochside to Mountain-top" initiative, funded by the NatureScot Nature Restoration Fund aiming to restore the natural landscape within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The focus is on surveying bryophyte populations in the western area of Wild Strathfillan, which is part of the Scottish Rainforest Zone. The procurement process used an open procedure and covered services in the environmental protection industry category, with significant activities located near Tyndrum, Crianlarich, and Inverarnan. The contract, valued at £9,510.00, was signed on 18 November 2024 and has been awarded to Caledonian Conservation Ltd. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in ecological consultancy, particularly in bryophyte surveying and environmental monitoring. Companies specialising in environmental protection services can leverage this project to showcase their skills in biodiversity assessment and conservation management. Such businesses will find this project well-suited if they have the capability to conduct detailed ecological surveys, analyse habitat conditions, and recommend conservation measures, thereby contributing to the broader goal of preserving Scotland’s unique bryophyte species and enhancing their ecological health. ## Notice The Countryside Trust has been awarded funding through NatureScot's Nature Restoration Fund for 'Lochside to Mountain-top', the first delivery phase of Wild Strathfillan. Wild Strathfillan is an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration initiative which covers approximately 50,000 Ha of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Trust is working in partnership with land managers, local communities, environmental NGOs, government agencies, businesses and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to deliver this work. You can read more about the project here. The western area of Wild Strathfillan falls within the easternmost reaches of the Scottish Rainforest Zone, renowned for its diverse bryophyte flora. Although detailed information on the specific bryophyte species within the Wild Strathfillan area is currently limited, it is acknowledged that in certain areas these plants are under pressure from herbivores. Populations of rare bryophytes in Britain require meticulous monitoring, as many species are at risk due to habitat changes or accidental destruction. The latest census by the British Bryological Society identifies 1,098 bryophyte species on the red list in Scotland. This gives Scotland a significant international responsibility to conserve these species. Additionally, bryophytes are ecologically important and sensitive to environmental changes, making them excellent indicators of the landscape's ecological health. Gathering comprehensive data on the bryophyte populations within the project area is crucial for minimising future losses and ensuring effective conservation strategies are planned and implemented. This tender, aims to progress these objectives by systematically documenting the presence and distribution of bryophytes, assessing the pressures they face, and recommending targeted conservation actions to protect these valuable species. We are therefore seeking to appoint a contractor with specialist bryophyte knowledge to plan and undertake targeted surveys to help gather baseline data. This contract will focus primarily on bryophyte species associated with temperate rainforest habitat, although montane bryophytes will be considered as part of the desk study. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scope of Works We are looking to appoint a qualified ecologist with expertise in bryophytes to: - Conduct a comprehensive desk study of existing bryophyte records present within the Wild Strathfillan area and produce a report reviewing the current understanding of bryophytes in the area, summarising findings and identifying any knowledge gaps. This will be used to inform the locations of subsequent and future surveys. The report will include maps showing existing records of key bryophyte species, for example those which are nationally rare, notable, or associated with temperate rainforest habitat. General distribution/ presence of common bryophyte species within the Wild Strathfillan area should be noted, but detailed maps are not required for these. The contractor will be given access to relevant site assessments, data and reports, including BSBI Database plant records, NatureScot SSSI Site Condition Monitoring assessments and publicly available databases such as the NBN atlas and BBS records. Any additional ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518813 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | Lots value | £8,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,510 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST | | Additional buyers | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CALEDONIAN CONSERVATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90721700 - Endangered species protection services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518813 - 18 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516537 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516537&idx=1 24th October 2024 - Consultant Tender Brief - Wild Strathfillan Project - Rainforest bryophytes survey and assessment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516537&idx=2 24th October 2024 - Consultant Tender Brief - Wild Strathfillan Project - Rainforest bryophytes survey and assessment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516537 Wild Strathfillan Project - Rainforest bryophytes survey and assessment - The Countryside Trust has been awarded funding through NatureScot's Nature Restoration Fund for 'Lochside to Mountain-top', the first delivery phase of Wild Strathfillan. Wild Strathfillan is an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration initiative which covers approximately 50,000 Ha of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Trust is working in partnership with land managers, local communities, environmental NGOs, government agencies, businesses and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to deliver this work. You can read more about the project here. The western area of Wild Strathfillan falls within the easternmost reaches of the Scottish Rainforest Zone, renowned for its diverse bryophyte flora. Although detailed information on the specific bryophyte species within the Wild Strathfillan area is currently limited, it is acknowledged that in certain areas these plants are under pressure from herbivores. Populations of rare bryophytes in Britain require meticulous monitoring, as many species are at risk due to habitat changes or accidental destruction. The latest census by the British Bryological Society identifies 1,098 bryophyte species on the red list in Scotland. This gives Scotland a significant international responsibility to conserve these species. Additionally, bryophytes are ecologically important and sensitive to environmental changes, making them excellent indicators of the landscape's ecological health. Gathering comprehensive data on the bryophyte populations within the project area is crucial for minimising future losses and ensuring effective conservation strategies are planned and implemented. This tender, aims to progress these objectives by systematically documenting the presence and distribution of bryophytes, assessing the pressures they face, and recommending targeted conservation actions to protect these valuable species. We are therefore seeking to appoint a contractor with specialist bryophyte knowledge to plan and undertake targeted surveys to help gather baseline data. This contract will focus primarily on bryophyte species associated with temperate rainforest habitat, although montane bryophytes will be considered as part of the desk study. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518813 Wild Strathfillan Project - Rainforest bryophytes survey and assessment - The Countryside Trust has been awarded funding through NatureScot's Nature Restoration Fund for 'Lochside to Mountain-top', the first delivery phase of Wild Strathfillan. Wild Strathfillan is an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration initiative which covers approximately 50,000 Ha of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Trust is working in partnership with land managers, local communities, environmental NGOs, government agencies, businesses and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to deliver this work. You can read more about the project here. The western area of Wild Strathfillan falls within the easternmost reaches of the Scottish Rainforest Zone, renowned for its diverse bryophyte flora. Although detailed information on the specific bryophyte species within the Wild Strathfillan area is currently limited, it is acknowledged that in certain areas these plants are under pressure from herbivores. Populations of rare bryophytes in Britain require meticulous monitoring, as many species are at risk due to habitat changes or accidental destruction. The latest census by the British Bryological Society identifies 1,098 bryophyte species on the red list in Scotland. This gives Scotland a significant international responsibility to conserve these species. Additionally, bryophytes are ecologically important and sensitive to environmental changes, making them excellent indicators of the landscape's ecological health. Gathering comprehensive data on the bryophyte populations within the project area is crucial for minimising future losses and ensuring effective conservation strategies are planned and implemented. This tender, aims to progress these objectives by systematically documenting the presence and distribution of bryophytes, assessing the pressures they face, and recommending targeted conservation actions to protect these valuable species. We are therefore seeking to appoint a contractor with specialist bryophyte knowledge to plan and undertake targeted surveys to help gather baseline data. This contract will focus primarily on bryophyte species associated with temperate rainforest habitat, although montane bryophytes will be considered as part of the desk study. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.trustinthepark.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999 - https://trustinthepark.org/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000780999. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780999.json.