Official UK procurement notice
Environmental Surveys · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Forestry and Land Scotland (Central government)
What is being bought18 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionForestry 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: 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).
- Recurrence: Winter 2030
CPV: Activity specific environmental auditing services · Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Archaeological services · Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction · Environmental impact assessment other than for construction · Environmental issues consultancy services · Environmental management · Environmental monitoring other than for construction · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Environmental quality control services · Environmental services · +6 more
Lots and requirements (18)Procurement structure
18 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £40,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – North Regionceiling above
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species) in North Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #2Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – East RegionPublished value£200,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species) in East Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #3Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – West Regionceiling above
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species) in West Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #4Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – Central RegionPublished value£240,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species) in Central Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #5Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – South RegionPublished value£200,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (animal, bird and plant species) in South Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #6Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – North RegionPublished value£180,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey) in North Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #7Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – East RegionPublished value£160,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey) in East Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #8Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – West RegionPublished value£200,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey) in West Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #9Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – Central RegionPublished value£160,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey) in Central Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #10Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – South RegionPublished value£200,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Ecological Surveys (habitat walkover survey) in South Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #11Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – North Regionceiling above
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in North Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #12Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – East Regionceiling above
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in East Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #13Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – West RegionPublished value£120,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in West Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #14Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – Central RegionPublished value£20,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in Central Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #15Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – South Regionceiling above
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in South Region. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #16Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring & Peatland Code) – NationalPublished value£640,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring and Peatland Code) covering the whole National Forest Estate. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #17Archaeological Walkover Survey – NationalPublished value£120,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Archaeological (walkover survey) covering the whole National Forest Estate. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot #18Archaeological Measured Survey – NationalPublished value£160,000
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) have 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 specifically for this lot are for Archaeological (measured survey) covering the whole National Forest Estate. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
6 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Suitability
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the 616 Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the 616 Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
- Technical & professional ability
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the 616 Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
- Price carries 20–80 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 20 points.
- “Environmental Surveys” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · Winter 2030
- First published
- 30 Apr 2026, 11:11 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 26 Oct 2026 – …
- Authority reference
616- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-086761- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f00Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are detailed in Schedule 1, Part B of the 616 T&Cs document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
- Review procedure
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 , may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Publisher note: Question Scoring Methodology for Technical Criteria: 0 - Unacceptable - Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 25 - Poor - Response is partially relevant and poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 50 - Acceptable - Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 75 - Good - Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 100 - Excellent - Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Any Bidder that receives a score of zero for one or more Technical criteria will be excluded from the tender. Any bidder that receives a total Technical score below 50% out of 100% will be excluded from the tender. Please refer to Schedule 1, Section 6.3 of the 616 T&Cs document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender, for a full list of operational reasons for modification under Reg 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Scottish Government Supplier Journey: www.supplierjourney.scot The Buyer Help and Guidance on PCS-T here: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/buyerhelp.html The Supplier Developer Programme is available to assist Suppliers with public procurement including training events: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32593. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:840582)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 26 Oct 2026, 12:30 GMT
Timeline
1 Aug 2026 → 26 Oct 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected87 days ago1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Notice published42 days ago14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends17h ago · period end, not a bid countdown26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened16h ago26 Oct 2026, 12:30 GMT
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Sept 2026- Published value published: £2,800,00014 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
- Status changed to active14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
- Procurement method changed14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
- Deadline published: 26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview contact point
- The Inverness Justice CentreReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.