Published date: 2 February 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 4 March 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

  • Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 38221000

  • Research services - 73110000

    • Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711000

    • Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction - 90711100

    • Environmental standards other than for construction - 90711200

    • Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction - 90711300

    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711400

    • Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90711500

    • Environmental protection - 90720000

    • Environmental safety services - 90721000

    • Environmental rehabilitation - 90722000

Location of contract

Northern Ireland, Ireland

Value of contract

£209,077

Procurement reference

HHandMerlinsurveys2026

Published date

2 February 2026

Closing date

4 March 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

16 March 2026

Contract end date

16 April 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

For the period from March 2026 to April 2029, across Antrim Hills SPA (NI), Slieve Beagh-Mullaghfad-Lisnaskea (NI) and Slieve Beagh SPA (ROI) sites, the successful supplier will be required to allocate sufficient time and resources to deliver comprehensive surveying, monitoring and reporting in accordance with recognised surveying standards and methodologies. The services will include pre survey planning, desk study and coordination, breeding surveys for Hen Harrier and Merlin, targeted Hen Harrier surveys, Hen Harrier winter roost surveys, data management including GIS and spatial analysis, securing and complying with all necessary licences and consents required to facilitate survey and monitoring activities, preparation of annual technical reports, and attendance at meetings with the Contracting Authority and other relevant parties as required.

This contract is funded through the PEACEPLUS Nature Programme. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.

Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and
all responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521

More information

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Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and
all responses must be submitted to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Jack Hamill

Address

RSPBNI Headquarters, Belvoir Dr
Belfast
BT8 7QT
Northern Ireland

Telephone

+447713390666

Email

jack.hamill@rspb.org.uk

Website

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521