Environmental Surveys

Forestry and Land Scotland

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 14, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, environment and climate and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity, Forestry and Mental Health. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.8 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 26, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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). Lot: 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.. 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: 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.. 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: 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.. 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: 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.. 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: 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.. 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: 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 n

Data provenance

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About Forestry and Land Scotland

Forestry and Land Scotland has issued 223 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 71 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Agriculture & Food Security, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £2,800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Forestry and Land Scotland in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.