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title: "UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800564"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
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# UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800564

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, involved a tender titled "UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate." This project falls under the services category, specifically related to environmental protection, and aims to assess the natural capital of NHS estates across Scotland. Notably, the process used a selective "restricted procedure" procurement method and progressed through two stages, with the first stage commencing in June 2025, and the contract was awarded in September 2025. The buying organisation is located in Inverness, and the main location for the contracted services falls under the UKM region. The tender is now at the 'award' stage and has been completed with the contract signed on 9th September 2025, valued at £73,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental assessment and surveying sectors, particularly those with expertise in habitat and natural capital assessments. Given the focus on NHS estates and greenspace management, firms adept in environmental data analysis, biodiversity metrics, and sustainable development stand to benefit greatly. Large companies like AECOM, which secured the contract, demonstrate the scope and scale of the project. However, smaller businesses specialising in specific elements of environmental survey work, ecological impact analysis, and nature-based intervention strategies could also find opportunities in supporting roles or through subcontracting jobs. The project contributes to long-term investment in natural capital, providing avenues for businesses to engage in projects that link environmental improvements with societal health benefits.

## Notice

NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate.. All completed SPDs must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal secure mail-box. Candidates will be notified of who has been short-listed to Stage 2 of the procurement process and a Stage 2 Notice (plus accompanying Statement of Requirements with full details) will then be published on the portal for short-listed candidates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539630 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539630
- 4 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531823

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531823
  UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate - NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539630
  UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate - NatureScot, in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, is intending to carry out: 1. a UKHabv2 survey and; 2. a Natural Capital Assessment (NCA) of the NHS Estate in Scotland. A first Phase (herein referred to as Phase A to avoid confusion with 'Phase 1' Surveys) has already delivered UKHabv2 surveys for the NHS Estate within areas covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Tayside. Additionally, a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of NHS Lothian Estate was carried out in 2020 as part of a biodiversity and climate change assessment for the NHS Lothian estate. 1. The purpose of carrying out the UKHAb2 survey in the remaining 10 NHS Board areas (Phase B) is to establish a baseline to inform: - a natural capital account of NHS greenspace at the NHS Board scale (part 2. of this project) - a possible future biodiversity assessment of the NHS Estate, once an biodiversity metric tool has been developed and established in Scotland - management of NHS greenspace to provide positive effects for biodiversity - management of NHS greenspace to maximize the health benefits for staff, patients and the wider community - priorities for investment in NHS greenspace to maximize benefits for people and nature - opportunities for people to connect with nature as part of therapeutic health interventions 2. The purpose of carrying out the NCA across all Board areas (Phases A and B) is to provide: - an appreciation and valuation - where possible in monetary terms - of the ecosystem services that the natural resources provide, such as clean water and air, flood regulation, climate regulation (carbon sequestration), pollination and visual amenity - a framework for understanding the economic and social value of natural assets, which can be used to justify investments in nature and guide resource allocation - a demonstration of how the NHS contributes to the well-being of society through actions that benefit nature - a framework for risk management of natural capital and the potential impacts on the NHS estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800564

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