Open28 days left · closes midday, Monday 26 October 2026

Environmental Surveys

Forestry and Land Scotland · Public body

In brief

Forestry and Land Scotland is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance and environmental work (Scotland).

It is a framework worth up to £2,800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 18 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – West Region

Fair Work First 5% · Sustainability & Climate Change 5% · Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain · Real Living Wage - Not Scored · Accredited Living Wage Employer – Not Scored · Construction Industry Scheme (Cis) – Not Scored · Appendices · Experience 40% · Delivery Team 40% · Report Writing 10% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – North Region

Fair Work First 5% · Sustainability & Climate Change 5% · Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain · Real Living Wage - Not Scored · Accredited Living Wage Employer – Not Scored · Construction Industry Scheme – Not Scored · Appendices · Experience 40% · Delivery Team 40% · Report Writing 10% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – East Region

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – Central Region

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

14 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,800,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,800,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 18 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – West Region What this lot covers 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. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – North Region What this lot covers 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. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – East Region What this lot covers 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. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£200,000
Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – Central Region What this lot covers 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. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£240,000
Ecological Surveys (Animal, Bird & Plant Species) – South Region What this lot covers 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. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£200,000
Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – North Region What this lot covers 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 (habitat walkover survey) in North Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£180,000
Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – East Region What this lot covers 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 (habitat walkover survey) in East Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£160,000
Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – West Region What this lot covers 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 (habitat walkover survey) in West Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£200,000
Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – Central Region What this lot covers 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 (habitat walkover survey) in Central Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£160,000
Ecological Surveys (Habitat Walkover Survey) – South Region What this lot covers 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 (habitat walkover survey) in South Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£200,000
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – North Region What this lot covers 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 Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in North Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – East Region What this lot covers 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 Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in East Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – West Region What this lot covers 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 Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in West Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£120,000
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – Central Region What this lot covers 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 Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in Central Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£20,000
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (inc Rhododendron) – South Region What this lot covers 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 Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Surveys (including Rhododendron) in South Region. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring & Peatland Code) – National What this lot covers 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 Peatland Surveys (Depth Assessment, Condition Monitoring and Peatland Code) covering the whole National Forest Estate. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£640,000
Archaeological Walkover Survey – National What this lot covers 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 Archaeological (walkover survey) covering the whole National Forest Estate. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£120,000
Archaeological Measured Survey – National What this lot covers 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 Archaeological (measured survey) covering the whole National Forest Estate. Additional information: 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.	Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services, Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering	£160,000

Timeline

14 September 2026Contract notice · notice 086761-2026

About the buyer

Forestry and Land ScotlandLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

Alltec Construction Ltd1 contract
Cbes1 contract
Compass Building and Construction Services Limited1 contract
Fyrish construction services ltd1 contract
H&J Martin Ltd1 contract

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From notice 086761-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.