--- title: "Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD" published: "2025-09-16" --- # Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025 Buyer: ANGUS DAVIDSON LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320.json) ## Summary The procurement process is facilitated by Angus Davidson Ltd, serving as the central purchasing body. The tender titled "Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025" falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a focus on works. The project location is specified as various estates across the Highlands of Scotland. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline and award starting on 25th September 2025 at 09:00. This project seeks qualified ornithologists for surveys during the breeding bird seasons from 2026 to 2028, aligning with guidelines from NatureScot. This tender opens opportunities for ornithological consultancies and environmental firms specializing in ecological surveys and restoration efforts. Businesses that offer expertise in conducting environmental assessments and have experience in coordinating fieldwork within sensitive habitats will be well-suited to compete. The project not only promises direct involvement in conservation projects but also positions firms to showcase their capability in managing large-scale environmental contracts. Additionally, the emphasis on long-term engagements through multiple seasons offers a stable potential for growth and partnership with public sector contracts. ## 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=SEP539292 | | 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 | 16 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 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 - 16 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539292 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=1 16th September 2025 - ADLnature - Tender for Breeding Bird Season Surveys - September 2025 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=2 16th September 2025 - Inverlael 4 to 6 location and access - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=3 16th September 2025 - Inverlael 4 to 6 - BBS tender costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=4 16th September 2025 - Morsgail 3 Access Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=5 16th September 2025 - Morsgail 3 BBS tender costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=6 16th September 2025 - Reay Forest Phases 1-4 Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539292&idx=7 16th September 2025 - Reay Forest BBS tender costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539292 Breeding Bird Surveys - ADLnature, Peatland Restoration Projects - September 2025 - 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-r6ebe6-0000810320 - https://www.nature.scot/ - https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-restoration-and-breeding-birds - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810320 - 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-r6ebe6-0000810320. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810320.json.