Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d22-e484-72e5-8b09-760f39ae5529/cft-hen-harrier-merlin-surveys-ni-roi-spas-2026-2029 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CFT - Hen Harrier & Merlin Surveys (NI & ROI SPAs) 2026-2029 [Royal Society for the Protection of Birds](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-society-for-the-protection-of-birds) Estimated value £209,077 Published 2 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 4 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521) Additional information: Full Tender documents including ITT and selection criteria for this CFT can be found at, and all responses must be submitted to: [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548521) Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d66e2cf2-89cd-44de-aa94-c2249e064542) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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