---
title: "Ecology Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836199"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Ecology Surveys

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836199

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland is actively seeking bids for a contract titled "Ecology Surveys," with an aim to conduct ecological assessments across its estate. This tender falls under the services category and pertains to the conservation, tourism, heritage, and built environment industries. Based in Edinburgh, the procuring entity is a national agency and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the provided portal, and the contract includes an initial duration of 720 days with a potential three-year extension, pending annual reviews.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological services, particularly those with experience in conservation and heritage sectors. The successful supplier will have the chance to engage in additional ecology-related activities, thus expanding their portfolio with Historic Environment Scotland. The open procedure allows for broader competition, enabling interested parties meeting the financial and insurance criteria to showcase their capabilities. Businesses able to propose innovative community benefits, such as apprenticeships or supporting local ecological projects, may gain a competitive edge. This opportunity is ideal for established firms seeking to grow their presence in the UK conservation landscape, leveraging their expertise to support and enhance Scotland's environmental heritage.

## Notice

HES is looking for a supplier to conduct ecological surveys across the HES estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details

Options: HES reserves the right to use the successful supplier for any other Ecology related activities that may be required to support the internal team.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 3 years which will be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559200 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up and budget has been approved, this contract will go out to re-tender in 2031. |

## 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 | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559200

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559200
  Ecology Surveys - HES is looking for a supplier to conduct ecological surveys across the HES estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836199
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836199
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836199

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