Peatland Action Monitoring (RMN) Surveyor Framework 2026

Scottish Natural HeritagecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0655b032014L0024planned
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services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

17 Feb 2026

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Description

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. This PIN is to inform the market of NatureScot’s intention to establish a multi‑supplier framework for the provision of peatland monitoring survey services. The PIN aims to raise early awareness of the upcoming procurement and allow interested suppliers to prepare for participation.

Scope

Reference
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Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates

Up to three 12‑month extensions, subject to NatureScot annual programme needs.

Main category
services
Contract locations
Scotland

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Methodology and approach to survey delivery10%quality
Technical competence and experience in peatland monitoring15%quality
Resource planning and staffing5%quality
Geographic coverage and mobilisation5%quality
Data management and reporting10%quality
Sustainability and environmental management10%quality
Health & Safety arrangements10%quality
30price