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title: "Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026"
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# Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823536

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Peatland Action Monitoring Surveyor Framework 2026 is being initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage, a prominent buyer and central purchasing body located in Inverness, Scotland. This tender aims to establish a multi-supplier framework to deliver peatland monitoring survey services vital for the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network, covering various sites across Scotland. The initiative falls under the environmental protection sector, with surveys occurring annually from May to October. The procurement process employs an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions via the designated web portal, and opens for tender submissions through to the deadline of 22 April 2026. The estimated value of the framework amounts to £220,000, with the procurement method supporting broad geographic distribution and supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in environmental assessments and survey work. Businesses equipped to perform vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, and fixed-point photography can leverage the framework to enhance their portfolio and ensure national coverage and resilience. With the intention to appoint up to ten suppliers, firms across Scotland can benefit from increased workload and collaboration in delivering essential restoration assessments. The open procurement method and electronic submission encourage participation from diverse entities, stimulating competition and extending reach within the environmental services industry. This framework agreement not only offers recurring projects but also allows potential contract renewals, fostering long-term business relationships and sustained growth in the sector.

## Notice

NatureScot intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography and area-level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework from across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. Following the evaluation of bids, the top 10 ranking bids will be selected as framework suppliers. All framework call-offs will be made by NatureScot as and when required as per the details provided within the tender documentation.. Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: Up to three 12-month extensions, subject to NatureScot annual programme needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551274 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | A further procurement exercise may be undertaken prior to expiry of this Framework Agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551274
- 17 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549695

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549695
  Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026 - NatureScot intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography and area-level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience. This PIN is to inform the market of NatureScot's intention to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services. The PIN aims to raise early awareness of the upcoming procurement and allow interested suppliers to prepare for participation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551274
  Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026 - NatureScot intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed-point photography and area-level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825622
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823536
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=825622
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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