Beaver advice and management

Description

NatureScot is looking to continue and expand the beaver management advisory service we offer in Tayside and in other catchments, as the need arises as beavers expand their range. We recognise the need to draw on a wider range of expertise in seeking to explore innovative solutions and maximise opportunities for ecosystem services gain. We wish to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers that have the necessary skills and expertise to provide advice and to carry out a range of management interventions as required on specific sites. We wish to grow this area of expertise with a view to beaver mitigation becoming more established within recognised wildlife/land management approaches. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice. Lot 1: NatureScot is looking to continue and expand the beaver management advisory service we offer in Tayside and in other catchments, as the need arises as beavers expand their range. We recognise the need to draw on a wider range of expertise in seeking to explore innovative solutions and maximise opportunities for ecosystem services gain. We wish to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers that have the necessary skills and expertise to provide advice and to carry out a range of management interventions as required on specific sites. We wish to grow this area of expertise with a view to beaver mitigation becoming more established within recognised wildlife/land management approaches. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.. All tenders must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, using the electronic tender post-box. Please allow sufficient time to upload your documents prior to the stated deadline.