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Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to procure a number of ecological surveys as part of the process of managing the national forest estate. Surveys requirements are varied, with multiple survey types being required and survey provision to be carried over a wide range of locations throughout Scotland. The delivery of survey services are often in peak times during the Spring and Summer season however some are required year round.
The survey requirements were previously met by numerous suppliers through the following contractual relationships;
Framework Reference: FESH01- Open Habitat Surveys
Framework Reference: FW0015- Ecological Support on Forest Estate
Framework Reference: FW0016- Dothistroma Needle Blight and Tree health Surveys
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute forestry Llp | SO306973 | ~£130,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots East Region- Tree Health Surveys · West Region- Tree Health Surveys | - |
| Andy Acton Ecological Consultant & Lichenologist | - | ~£265,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys | - |
| Caledonian Conservation Ltd | SC375544 | ~£185,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot East Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys | - |
| David Mackay | - | ~£100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot North Region- Tree Health Surveys | - |
| Forestry Contractors Scotland | - | ~£50,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Central Region- Tree Health Surveys | - |
| The Environmental Consultancy Limited t/a RPS | - | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots North Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys · Central Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys · South Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys | - |
This procurement was divided into 10 lots, each awarded separately. 37 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 North Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £240,000 | 3 | The Environmental Consultancy Limited t/a RPS | complete |
| Lot 2 East Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £185,000 | 4 | Caledonian Conservation Ltd | complete |
| Lot 3 Central Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £245,000 | 5 | The Environmental Consultancy Limited t/a RPS | complete |
| Lot 4 West Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £265,000 | 7 | Andy Acton Ecological Consultant & Lichenologist | complete |
| Lot 5 South Region- Preoperational, Terrestrial species and habitats, ASNW, PAWS, HIA, Vascular Plants, Monitoring and Surveying of Non-wooded Priority Habitats, New acquisition surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £265,000 | 7 | The Environmental Consultancy Limited t/a RPS | complete |
| Lot 6 North Region- Tree Health Surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £100,000 | 5 | David Mackay | complete |
| Lot 7 East Region- Tree Health Surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £80,000 | 2 | Absolute forestry Llp | complete |
| Lot 8 Central Region- Tree Health Surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £50,000 | 1 single bid — no competition | Forestry Contractors Scotland | complete |
| Lot 10 South- Tree Health Surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £25,000 | - | - | unsuccessful |
| Lot 9 West Region- Tree Health Surveys 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £50,000 | 3 | Absolute forestry Llp | complete |