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title: "ITT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821975"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# ITT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029

Buyer: RSPB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821975

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## Summary

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) initiated a procurement process for the "ITT – Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026–2029", focusing on supplying annual bird surveys, mapping, and reporting in designated Special Protection Areas in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The tender, under the open procedure procurement method, aimed to gather bids for services categorized under environmental protection. The RSPB, headquartered in Belfast, is a central purchasing body, with the procurement process transitioning from the tender to the award stage by June 2026. The survey work is scheduled for March 2026 to April 2029, funded by the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme, supported by the EU and UK and Irish governments. A contract was signed with the successful supplier, Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group, valued at £199,339 GBP on 26 June 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those skilled in biodiversity assessments, data management, and GIS analysis. Companies with expertise in wildlife conservation, especially within sustainable development programmes, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on cross-border cooperation and funding introduces the potential for collaborative ventures across the UK and Ireland. SMEs engaged in environmental science and consultancy can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio, and it highlights opportunities for those offering integrated data and field study services. Participating in this contract allows businesses to play a crucial role in impactful environmental projects with significant cross-border recognition.

## Notice

This tender is seeking the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work, including mapping and reporting within the Antrim Hills, Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea and Slieve Beagh Special Protection Areas, and identified, functionally linked sites between 2026-2029.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the period from March 2026 to April 2029, across Antrim Hills SPA (NI), Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea (NI) and Slieve Beagh SPA (ROI) sites, the successful supplier will be required to allocate sufficient time and resources to deliver comprehensive surveying, monitoring and reporting in accordance with recognised surveying standards and methodologies. The services will include pre survey planning, desk study and coordination, breeding surveys for Hen Harrier and Merlin, targeted Hen Harrier surveys, Hen Harrier winter roost surveys, data management including GIS and spatial analysis, securing and complying with all necessary licences and consents required to facilitate survey and monitoring activities, preparation of annual technical reports, and attendance at meetings with the Contracting Authority and other relevant parties as required. This contract is funded through the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.. This project is funded and supported by PEACEPLUS; a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,077 |
| Lots value | £209,077 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,339 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Belvoir |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0B Mid Ulster, TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN IRELAND RAPTOR STUDY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559023
- 2 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548521&idx=3
  3rd February 2026 - Draft Tender Contract document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548521&idx=6
  3rd February 2026 - Draft Tender Contract document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548521&idx=4
  3rd February 2026 - ITT document - to be filled and completed and submitted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548521&idx=5
  3rd February 2026 - ITT document - to be filled and completed and submitted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548521&idx=1
  3rd February 2026 - ITT document - to be filled and completed and submitted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548521&idx=2
  2nd February 2026 - Tender Pricing schedule Worksheet - to be completed as part of tender application
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521
  ITT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029 - This tender is seeking the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work, including mapping and reporting within the Antrim Hills, Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea and Slieve Beagh Special Protection Areas, and identified, functionally linked sites between 2026-2029.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559023
  ITT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029 - This tender is seeking the supply of annual Hen Harrier and Merlin Surveys and monitoring work, including mapping and reporting within the Antrim Hills, Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea and Slieve Beagh Special Protection Areas, and identified, functionally linked sites between 2026-2029.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821975
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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