Ancient Woodland Register

Tender description

Scottish Natural Heritage (hereafter referred to as NatureScot) is seeking to establish one or several contracts to deliver an Ancient Woodland Register (AWR). The ambition for the Ancient Woodland Register is outlined in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS) Delivery Plan action: "Develop the new Register of Ancient Woodlands, to include locational data, a definition of the required 'protected and restored' condition of ancient woodlands, and a process for recording ancient woodlands that reach the required standard." This project looks to develop an Ancient Woodland Register that meets the needs of users to support the protection and restoration of Scotland’s Ancient Woodlands and NatureScot anticipates that it may be delivered over three distinct stages. Lot 1: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by NatureScot to inform the market of a potential forthcoming procurement opportunity and to initiate early engagement with potential suppliers. Depending on the feedback received through this PIN process, NatureScot may consider alternative approaches if this is deemed necessary to ensure effective delivery and market accessibility. To have your feedback considered, please complete the questionnaire by following this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfNatureScotScottishNaturalHeritagePINQuestionnaireAncientWoodlandRegister. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.