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Official UK procurement notice

Environmental Surveys · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Forestry and Land Scotland (Central government)

Framework agreement18 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,800,000total for 18 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 26 Oct 2026
Lots 18see the lot list below

What is being bought18 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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: 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 lot

Every 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.

Delivery: Scotland · North Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · East Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · West Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · Central Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · South Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · North Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · East Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · West Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · Central Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · South Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · North Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · East Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · West Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · Central Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · South Region
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · National
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · National
Variant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland · National
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
Conditions of participation3
  • 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.

What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Activity specific environmental auditing servicesAgricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesArchaeological servicesEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for constructionEnvironmental impact assessment other than for constructionEnvironmental issues consultancy servicesEnvironmental managementEnvironmental monitoring other than for constructionEnvironmental planningEnvironmental protection
+8 moreEnvironmental quality control servicesEnvironmental services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f00 Find a Tender
Contract terms
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 and risk notes
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
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
26 Oct 2026, 12:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Aug 2026 → 26 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected87 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published42 days ago
    14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends17h ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Bids opened16h ago
    26 Oct 2026, 12:30 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Sept 2026
  1. Published value published: £2,800,000
    14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST
  4. Deadline published: 26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
    14 Sept 2026, 11:07 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Forestry and Land Scotland

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawEnvironmental protection Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 8NWContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview contact point EdinburghContact email
  • The Inverness Justice CentreReview body InvernessContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.