--- title: "Environmental Surveys" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Environmental Surveys Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751.json) ## Summary Forestry and Land Scotland is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for environmental surveys, titled "Environmental Surveys", aimed at enhancing the management of the National Forest Estate. This tender falls within the services category and is particularly focused on environmental protection. The process is being conducted in the UK, specifically within the UKM region, with the next milestone being the release of further notice on 1 August 2026. The procurement involves a comprehensive range of ecological, herbivore impact, invasive species, and archaeological surveys, segmented into multiple lots, each encompassing specific survey requirements. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, ecological assessments, and natural resource management. Companies with expertise in ecological monitoring, habitat assessments, and archaeological surveys are well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. Given the broad scope of surveys required, firms with diverse capabilities in ecological and archaeological consulting will find promising prospects for growth and expansion within Forestry and Land Scotland's requirements. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and provide excellent exposure in the public sector environmental management domain. ## Notice Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) ### Lot Information Environmental Surveys - there will be more than 1 lot for this requirement Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) Environmental Surveys - there will be more than 1 lot for this requirement Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554913 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND | | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services - 90714500 - Environmental quality control services - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554913 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=4 30th April 2026 - FLS West Region Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=5 30th April 2026 - FLS East Region Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=6 30th April 2026 - FLS North Region Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=7 30th April 2026 - FLS Regions Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=1 30th April 2026 - 616 PIN Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=2 30th April 2026 - FLS South Region Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554913&idx=3 30th April 2026 - FLS Central Region Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554913 Environmental Surveys - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Environmental Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: * Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species: identification and monitoring): - Ecological (bats) - Ecological (lichens) * Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey: native woodlands, open habitats and peatland) * Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) - Woodland & Peatland * Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) * Tree Health Surveys * Peatland (Depth & Monitoring) Surveys * Peatland Code Surveys * Archaeological (walkover survey) * Archaeological (measured survey) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830751 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830751 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000830751. 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