Ecology Surveys

What this is

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking a supplier to conduct ecological surveys across the HES estate. The contract runs for 24 months with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years (reviewed annually). HES also reserves the right to use the successful supplier for other ecology-related activities supporting its internal team.

Key points

• Ecological surveys across the Historic Environment Scotland estate
• 24 months plus up to 3 years extension; quality 60% / price 40%
• Employer's liability £5m and public liability £10m required
• Open procedure — deadline 31 July 2026, 12:00 via PCS Postbox

Who can bid

Open procedure with an online SPD. Financial standing assessed via Scotbis (or audited accounts). Employer's liability £5m and public liability £10m insurance required.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% Award on quality 60% / price 40%.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland Postbox facility; online SPD completed through the Postbox submission.

Clarifications

Questions via the PCS Q&A facility. Note HES will not sign up to suppliers' terms and will not negotiate at or post award.

Contract period

24 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years (reviewed annually).

Classification

CPV 90700000 — Environmental services 90700000 — Environmental services Scotland