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Environmental Surveys

Forestry and Land Scotland(buyer)

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Published 30 April 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 26 October 2026 (6 days left)
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Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking environmental survey services valued at approximately £2.8 million to support management of the national forest estate. The scope includes ecological surveys for animal, bird, and plant species; habitat walkovers; invasive non-native species assessments including rhododendron; peatland surveys covering depth assessment and condition monitoring; and archaeological walkovers and measured surveys. These surveys will inform operational decisions aligned with the Authority's mission to manage Scotland's forests and land sustainably for public benefit.

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Lots (18)

  • Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – North Region

    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.

    £40,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – South Region

    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.

    £200,000

  • Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – North Region

    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.

    £40,000

  • Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – East Region

    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.

    £40,000

  • Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – West Region

    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.

    £120,000

  • Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – Central Region

    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.

    £20,000

  • Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – South Region

    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.

    £40,000

  • Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring & Peatland Code) – National

    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.

    £640,000

  • Archaeological Walkover Survey – National

    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.

    £120,000

  • Archaeological Measured Survey – National

    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.

    £160,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – East Region

    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.

    £200,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – West Region

    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.

    £40,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – Central Region

    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.

    £240,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – South Region

    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.

    £200,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – North Region

    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.

    £180,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – East Region

    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.

    £160,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – West Region

    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.

    £200,000

  • Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – Central Region

    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.

    £160,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,800,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
30 April 2026
Deadline
26 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Archaeological servicesSurveying servicesAgricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesForestry servicesHorticultural servicesSurvey servicesSurvey conduction servicesEnvironmental services+10 more

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    14 September 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    30 April 2026

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