Environmental Surveys
Buyer: Forestry and Land Scotland
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Submission deadline
- 26 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £2,800,000
- Place of performance
- UKM
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 086761-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-068f00
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 77200000Forestry services
- 71355000Surveying services
- 77000000Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79311000Survey services
- 79311200Survey conduction services
- 90700000Environmental services
- 90710000Environmental management
- 90720000Environmental protection
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. The Authority also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who the Authority is and what it does can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/. The Authority has a requirement for the provision of Environmental Surveys, as part of the process of managing the national forest estate. The surveys are utilised to make operational decisions which will impact of FLS’ mission ‘to look after Scotland’s forests and land, for the benefit of all, now and for the future’. Survey requirements include: - Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species); - Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey); - Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron); - Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring and Peatland Code); - Archaeological (walkover survey); and - Archaeological (measured survey).
Lots (18)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – West Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £40,000 |
| 2 | Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – North Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £40,000 |
| 3 | Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – East Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £200,000 |
| 4 | Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – Central Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £240,000 |
| 5 | Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – South Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £200,000 |
| 6 | Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – North Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £180,000 |
| 7 | Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – East Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £160,000 |
| 8 | Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – West Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £200,000 |
| 9 | Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – Central Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £160,000 |
| 10 | Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – South Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £200,000 |
| 11 | Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – North Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £40,000 |
| 12 | Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – East Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £40,000 |
| 13 | Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – West Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £120,000 |
| 14 | Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – Central Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £20,000 |
| 15 | Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – South Region | 77200000 Forestry services | £40,000 |
| 16 | Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring & Peatland Code) – National | 77200000 Forestry services | £640,000 |
| 17 | Archaeological Walkover Survey – National | 77200000 Forestry services | £120,000 |
| 18 | Archaeological Measured Survey – National | 77200000 Forestry services | £160,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 086761-2026 · 14 September 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 26 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £2,800,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Forestry and Land Scotland (United Kingdom).
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