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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: CFT – Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029
2. Awarding Authority:
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
RSPBNI Headquarters, Belvoir Dr

Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT8 7QT
Contact: Jack Hamill
Email: jack.hamill@rspb.org.uk
Phone: +447713390666
URL:
3. Notice Type: Contract
4. Contract Type: Services
5. 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:
6. CPV Codes:
90711200 – Environmental standards other than for construction
90722000 – Environmental rehabilitation
90711300 – Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90721000 – Environmental safety services
90711000 – Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711100 – Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
38221000 – Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
90711400 – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
90711500 – Environmental monitoring other than for construction
73110000 – Research services
03000000 – Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
90720000 – Environmental protection
7. NUTS Codes: UKN01
8. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Northern Ireland,Ireland
9. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
HHandMerlinsurveys2026
10. Estimated Value of Requirement: £209,077
11. Start Date: 16/03/2026
12. End Date: 16/04/2029
13. Closing Date: 04/03/2026
14. Other 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:
All tender responses must be submitted to:

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