--- title: "Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD" published: "2025-04-21" --- # Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects Buyer: ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Angus Davidson Ltd, a central purchasing body located in Inverness, UK, is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects." This tender, classified under the "Environmental protection" category, focuses on services to be executed in various estates across the Highlands of Scotland. The process follows an open procurement method, inviting electronic submissions until the tender period concludes on 28th April 2025 at 13:00 GMT. This opportunity is set to commence contractually from 1st April 2026, extending through the end of August 2028, revolving around conducting breeding bird surveys according to NatureScot guidelines. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in environmental surveys or ecological consulting, particularly those adept in ornithological studies. Companies focusing on sustainable land management or ecological preservation will find this contract advantageous as it involves active participation in conservation through peatland restoration projects. Given the technical requirements, firms with qualified staff possessing relevant credentials in environmental science or ornithology will be well-suited to compete, fostering potential long-term partnerships with public bodies like NatureScot and enhancing their influence within the sustainability sector. ## Notice The purpose of this notice is to seek qualified ornithologists to conduct surveys throughout the breeding bird season (BBS) on active peatland restoration sites, which will be managed by ADLnature. The surveys are due to be conducted throughout the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Breeding Bird Seasons. These surveys must be conducted in accordance to NatureScot guidance on breeding bird surveys. https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice has been posted to raise awareness for the opportunity to tender for breeding bird surveys on proposed peatland restoration projects. The purpose of this works is to conduct weekly surveys during the breeding bird season, to protect these species from ongoing peatland restoration works (official guidance on these surveys cand be found on NatureScot's website) (https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds). Please contact ADLnature directly if further information is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528712 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | 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 | ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1SG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09112200 - Peat - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 45454100 - Restoration work - 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 21 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528712 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=1 22nd April 2025 - ADLnature - Breeding Bird Surveys, Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=10 22nd April 2025 - ADLnature - Breeding Bird Surveys, Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=5 21st April 2025 - Gledfield Phases 1-5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=6 21st April 2025 - Merkland Phases 1-3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=7 21st April 2025 - Strathbran Phase 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=8 21st April 2025 - Coulin Phases 2-3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=9 21st April 2025 - Midfearn Phases 2-3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=2 21st April 2025 - Corriemulzie Phase 5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=3 21st April 2025 - Foich Phase 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528712&idx=4 21st April 2025 - Fannich Phases 5-7 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528712 Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - The purpose of this notice is to seek qualified ornithologists to conduct surveys throughout the breeding bird season (BBS) on active peatland restoration sites, which will be managed by ADLnature. The surveys are due to be conducted throughout the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Breeding Bird Seasons. These surveys must be conducted in accordance to NatureScot guidance on breeding bird surveys. https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://adlnature.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833 - https://www.nature.scot/ - https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796833 - 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-r6ebe6-0000796833. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796833.json.