Environmental Surveys
The contract covers environmental survey services for the management of the national forest estate, including ecological surveys of animal, bird and plant species, habitat walkover surveys, invasive non-native species surveys, peatland assessments and monitoring, and archaeological walkover and measured surveys. The buyer is Forestry and Land Scotland, the public authority responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, increase access to green spaces and provide sustainable timber supplies. Survey findings will support operational decisions and the Authority’s management of forests and land for environmental, social and economic benefit. The estimated contract value is £2,800,000, with the contract duration not stated in the available information. Delivery is across the UKM region, covering relevant areas of Scotland’s national forest estate. The critical qualification requirement is not specified in the available tender details.
Buyer: Forestry and Land Scotland. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 14 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £2.8m
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Scotland
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Horticultural services (77300000)
From the official notice
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).
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £2.8m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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