--- title: "Request for ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland sites" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2025-04-30" --- # Request for ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland sites Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by RSPB Scotland, located in Edinburgh, sought ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland Scotland for a potential release of Uist hedgehogs. This tender, classified under environmental protection, was conducted through an open procedure aimed at securing a contractor skilled in ecological surveys. The procurement process included a contract with Nottingham Trent University, valued at £25,883, which was signed on 27th March 2025. The procurement stage has been completed, with the initial tender period ending on 21st February 2025 and the award taking effect from 24th February 2025 to 31st December 2025. The focus region for this service is the Highlands area in Scotland, identified by postcode regions UKM6 and UKM62. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in ecological surveys and habitat assessments. Organizations that are adept in using trail cameras and producing detailed methodological reports would find this scope of work particularly aligned with their capabilities. Large-scale enterprises, as well as SMEs that can provide innovative solutions to ecological challenges, could effectively compete for similar contracts. Participation in such tenders not only enhances visibility in public procurement dealings but also allows for a diversification of service offerings and potential long-term partnerships with public bodies like RSPB Scotland. ## Notice The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking ecological surveys to determine the suitability of mainland sites for the potential release of Uist hedgehogs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The contractor will: Undertake a desk-based assessment on ten sites identified by the Project Working Group to determine habitat suitability and likely presence of an existing hedgehog population. The contractor will advise the Working Group of the most viable sites for hedgehog suitability (up to 6). Undertake site visits to ground truth up to six sites, detailing baseline data/habitat suitability and confirming absence/presence of existing hedgehog population (preferably using contractors existing trail cameras). Produce a report detailing methodology, assessment and findings to the above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529296 | | 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 | 30 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £24,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,883 | ## 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, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529296 - 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522685 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522685&idx=1 28th January 2025 - RfQ for Ecology Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522685&idx=2 28th January 2025 - Contractor Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522685 Request for ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland sites - The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking ecological surveys to determine the suitability of mainland sites for the potential release of Uist hedgehogs. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529296 Request for ecological services to assess habitat suitability on mainland sites - The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking ecological surveys to determine the suitability of mainland sites for the potential release of Uist hedgehogs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rspb.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788963 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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