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Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026

Scottish Natural Heritage · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 11:27.

Opportunity overview

NatureScot intends to establish a multi‑supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services to support the Peatland ACTION Restoration Monitoring Network (RMN). The requirement includes undertaking vegetation quadrat surveys, feature status assessments, fixed‑point photography and area‑level assessments across peatland restoration sites throughout Scotland. Surveys will be carried out between May and October each year, with an estimated 17 sites in 2026 and approximately 12 sites per year thereafter, subject to annual programme needs. The framework is intended to appoint up to ten suppliers to ensure national geographic coverage, flexibility and resilience.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

3E Services Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Musselburgh, UKM73, EH21 7PY, United Kingdom

Atlantic58

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Stornoway, UK, HS2 OXR, United Kingdom

Babbity Environmental Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UK, G3 7QL, United Kingdom

Bowland Ecology Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UK, G5 8AE, United Kingdom

Direct Ecology Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Dunblane, UK, FK15 0EW, United Kingdom

Geo Smart Decisions Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Tywyn, UK, LL36 9UT, United Kingdom

Jeremy Benn Associates Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Skipton, UK, BD23 3FD, United Kingdom

McCloy Consulting

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Newport on-Tay, UK, DD68LJ, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Inverness, UK, IV2 4LF, United Kingdom

Tetra Tech Consulting Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£220k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Jun 2026
Suppliers
One of 10 awarded suppliers
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Location
Abingdon, UK, OX14 4RY, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV71350000 — Engineering-related scientific and technical services
  • CPV71354100 — Digital mapping services
  • CPV90700000 — Environmental services
  • CPV90711000 — Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
  • CPV90711300 — Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
  • CPV90711400 — Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
  • CPV90711500 — Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Lots

  • NatureScot is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework from across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. Following the evaluation of bids, the top 10 ranking bids will be selected as framework suppliers. All framework call-offs will be made by NatureScot as and when required as per the details provided within the tender documentation. Additional information: Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PP1437
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
90711500
Description
Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
NatureScot is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework from across Scotland creating a good geographical spread to ensure the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of any survey work undertaken. Following the evaluation of bids, the top 10 ranking bids will be selected as framework suppliers. All framework call-offs will be made by NatureScot as and when required as per the details provided within the tender documentation. Additional information: Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology and approach to survey delivery
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 2
Name
Technical competence and experience in peatland monitoring
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 3
Name
Resource planning and staffing
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 4
Name
Geographic coverage and mobilisation
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 5
Name
Data management and reporting
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Sustainability and environmental management
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 7
Name
Health & Safety arrangements
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711500
Description
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711000
Description
Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711300
Description
Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711400
Description
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71354100
Description
Digital mapping services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71350000
Description
Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Peatland restoration sites across Scotland.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Natural Heritage
Id
GB-FTS-2926

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Natural Heritage

Address

Street Address
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM62
Postal Code
IV3 8NW
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
NATIONAL_AGENCY
Description
National or federal agency/office
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
05
Description
Environmental protection
Organisation 2
Name
3E Services Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-185439

Identifier

Legal Name
3E Services Ltd

Address

Street Address
41 Ravenheugh Road
Locality
Musselburgh
Region
UKM73
Postal Code
EH21 7PY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7795548024

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Atlantic58
Id
GB-FTS-185440

Identifier

Legal Name
Atlantic58

Address

Street Address
UHI North, West & Hebrides
Locality
Stornoway
Region
UK
Postal Code
HS2 OXR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7818010335

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 4
Name
Babbity Environmental Limited
Id
GB-FTS-185441

Identifier

Legal Name
Babbity Environmental Limited

Address

Street Address
20-23 Woodside Place
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UK
Postal Code
G3 7QL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7960078860

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 5
Name
Bowland Ecology Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-185442

Identifier

Legal Name
Bowland Ecology Ltd

Address

Street Address
218 Wallace Street
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UK
Postal Code
G5 8AE
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7570449169

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 6
Name
Direct Ecology Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-21812

Identifier

Legal Name
Direct Ecology Ltd

Address

Street Address
Unit 1, Block 2, Duckburn Industrial Estate
Locality
Dunblane
Region
UK
Postal Code
FK15 0EW
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1786826865

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 7
Name
Geo Smart Decisions Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-185443

Identifier

Legal Name
Geo Smart Decisions Ltd

Address

Street Address
Crud yr Awel, Abergynolwyn
Locality
Tywyn
Region
UK
Postal Code
LL36 9UT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7717826250

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 8
Name
Jeremy Benn Associates Limited
Id
GB-FTS-81678

Identifier

Legal Name
Jeremy Benn Associates Limited

Address

Street Address
No.1 Broughton Park, Old Lane North, Broughton
Locality
Skipton
Region
UK
Postal Code
BD23 3FD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1756799566
Fax Number
+44 1756799449

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 9
Name
McCloy Consulting
Id
GB-FTS-185444

Identifier

Legal Name
McCloy Consulting

Address

Street Address
86 Riverside Road, Wormit
Locality
Newport on-Tay
Region
UK
Postal Code
DD68LJ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1738700408

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 10
Name
Redwing Ecological Surveys Limited
Id
GB-FTS-185445

Identifier

Legal Name
Redwing Ecological Surveys Limited

Address

Street Address
25 Stratherrick Road
Locality
Inverness
Region
UK
Postal Code
IV2 4LF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7811347179

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 11
Name
Tetra Tech Consulting Limited
Id
GB-FTS-185446

Identifier

Legal Name
Tetra Tech Consulting Limited

Address

Street Address
101 Park Drive, Milton Park
Locality
Abingdon
Region
UK
Postal Code
OX14 4RY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1636605700

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 12
Name
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-1262

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463230782

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Award information

Award 1
Id
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185439
Name
3E Services Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-185440
Name
Atlantic58
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-185441
Name
Babbity Environmental Limited
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-185442
Name
Bowland Ecology Ltd
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-21812
Name
Direct Ecology Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-185443
Name
Geo Smart Decisions Ltd
Supplier 7
Id
GB-FTS-81678
Name
Jeremy Benn Associates Limited
Supplier 8
Id
GB-FTS-185444
Name
McCloy Consulting
Supplier 9
Id
GB-FTS-185445
Name
Redwing Ecological Surveys Limited
Supplier 10
Id
GB-FTS-185446
Name
Tetra Tech Consulting Limited

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Award ID
072559-2026-PP1437-1
Status
active
Date Signed
16 Jun 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
220,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM62 · IV3 8NW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 014169-2026planning ·
  2. 020969-2026tender ·
  3. 020977-2026tender ·
  4. 072559-2026award, contract ·