II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 Habitat mapping of the Garron Plateau SAC in Northern Ireland (4 652 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN0

Main site or place of performance:

Garron SAC 4652 ha.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Digital spatial representation of following sites:

Garron SAC (4652), Montiaghs Moss SAC (151), Pettigoe SAC (1268), Drunragh/ Pettigo Plateau SAC (2079), Meentygranagh SAC (530), Croaghonagh Bog (249), Lough Nillan Bog (Carrickatlieve) SAC (4160). Total 12 938 ha.

Mapping must comply with:

Stage 1 — Site description

A digital spatial representation of what is present — spatially representing vegetation cover using Phase 1 Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003) to give a basic overview of habitats — please use Phase 1 codes rather than written description. Any mapping classification types will need to integrate with other national mapping systems e.g. Fossit, Phase 1; National Vegetation Classification and also larger scale mapping derived using spectral analysis of EO data. At the appropriate scale for management decision making, mapping must allow discrimination of EU Annex 1 habitat types and as part of producing INSPIRE compliant data, must adhere to the requirements of the EU Nature Information System (EUNIS). Spatial data must be compliant with the EU Inspire Directive.

Stage 2 — Feature mapping

Describing and spatially representing the special interest features of that site using Annex 1 Habitats of the Habitats Directive. This stage will be derived from stage 1 with the addition of ancillary information, analysis of land cover, capture of present and historic management and other data/knowledge. CABB Project Officers, who are writing Conservation Action Plans, will build on this information and will be able to build new layers showing proposed management recommendations for the site.

Stage 3 — Transcription to EUNIS

The Phase 1 / NVC data must be transcribed into the EUNIS habitat classification system and formatted according to the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Translated Habitat Data Exchange Format to enable extraction of data related to priority habitats such as Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats.

More detail on the mapping required can be found in Annex 1 ‘Designated Sites Habitat Mapping Guidance for Northern Ireland’.

Note:

a. When mapping scrub please identify if the scrub is Mature/Established or Young/Actively Encroaching to assist in management considerations.

b. All land cover polygons must have a defined spatial resolution and also standard error of primary attribution.

c. Interoperability — The shape files developed should be interoperable with the spatial data / GIS within government in the eligible region (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Ireland) and the EU. The shape files and their attributable data should also be provided in spreadsheets.

d. Spatial resolution of the final product needs to be appropriate to the needs of the ultimate use of the data, which, for the most part will be directing/targeting conservation actions at site or compartment level. In some instances, standardised minimal mapping may be appropriate for features of low ecological interest or non-vegetative areas such as roads. EUNIS codes can be used for this purpose.

e. Where possible it is expected that homogeneous habitat or land cover stands will be mapped but there will be occasions where this is not practical.

f. To adequately address management measures or factors external to Natura 2000 sites, mapping will be required not only within designated site boundaries but also adjoining areas that can influence the N2K site. Mapping carried out will need to take into account the features that may impact upon the features of the N2K site. Suppliers will be expected to highlight how they will capture this non N2K site data in their tender.

g. In Ireland, baseline habitat survey and mapping should use the system in the Guide to Habitats (Fossitt) and should also map the Annex 1 the Habitats Directive habitat types where present. Smith et al (2011) provides the full details of this approach, including the mapping of mosaic habitats. Data for the RoI should adhere to NPWS spatial standards.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: F. Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 habitat mapping for Montiaghs Moss SAC in Northern Ireland (151 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN07

Main site or place of performance:

Montiaghs Moss SPA.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Digital spatial representation of habitats to Phase 1 at Montiaghs Moss SAC — (151 ha).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 28/02/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 habitat mapping for Pettigo Plateau SAC in Northern Ireland (1 268 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN16

Main site or place of performance:

Pettigoe Plateau SAC.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential suppliers should submit a total cost for the lots they wish to deliver. This total cost should include travel and subsistence.

Digital mapping will need to comply with the following stages:

a. Stage 1 — Site description

A digital spatial representation of what is present on the site — spatially representing vegetation cover using Phase 1 Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003) to give a basic overview of habitats — please use Phase 1 codes rather than written description. Any mapping classification types will need to integrate with other national mapping systems e.g. Fossit, Phase 1; National Vegetation Classification and also larger scale mapping derived using spectral analysis of EO data. At the appropriate scale for management decision making, mapping must allow discrimination of EU Annex 1 habitat types and as part of producing INSPIRE compliant data, must adhere to the requirements of the EU Nature Information System (EUNIS). Spatial data must be compliant with the EU INSPIRE Directive.

b. Stage 2 — Feature mapping

Describing and spatially representing the special interest features of that site using Annex 1 Habitats of the Habitats Directive. This stage will be derived from stage 1 with the addition of ancillary information, analysis of land cover, capture of present and historic management and other data/knowledge. CABB Project Officers, who are writing Conservation Action Plans, will build on this information and will be able to build new layers showing proposed management recommendations for the site.

c. Stage 3 — Transcription to EUNIS

The Phase 1 / NVC data must be transcribed into the EUNIS habitat classification system and formatted according to the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Translated Habitat Data Exchange Format to enable extraction of data related to priority habitats such as Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats.

More detail on the mapping required can be found in Annex 1 ‘Designated Sites Habitat Mapping Guidance for Northern Ireland’.

Note:

a. When mapping scrub please identify if the scrub is Mature/Established or Young/Actively Encroaching to assist in management considerations.

b. All land cover polygons must have a defined spatial resolution and also standard error of primary attribution.

c. Interoperability — The shape files developed should be interoperable with the spatial data / GIS within government in the eligible region (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Ireland) and the EU. The shape files and their attributable data should also be provided in spreadsheets.

d. Spatial resolution of the final product needs to be appropriate to the needs of the ultimate use of the data, which, for the most part will be directing/targeting conservation actions at site or compartment level. In some instances, standardised minimal mapping may be appropriate for features of low ecological interest or non-vegetative areas such as roads. EUNIS codes can be used for this purpose.

e. Where possible it is expected that homogeneous habitat or land cover stands will be mapped but there will be occasions where this is not practical.

f. To adequately address management measures or factors external to Natura 2000 sites, mapping will be required not only within designated site boundaries but also adjoining areas that can influence the N2K site. Mapping carried out will need to take into account the features that may impact upon the features of the N2K site. Suppliers will be expected to highlight how they will capture this non N2K site data in their tender.

g. In Ireland, baseline habitat survey and mapping should use the system in the Guide to Habitats (Fossitt) and should also map the Annex 1 the Habitats Directive habitat types where present. Smith et al (2011) provides the full details of this approach, including the mapping of mosaic habitats. Data for the RoI should adhere to NPWS spatial standards.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: F. Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

O37 IVA 504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 habitat mapping for / Pettigo SAC in Ireland (2079 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

IE04

Main site or place of performance:

Dunragh / Pettigo SPA.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential suppliers should submit a total cost for the lots they wish to deliver. This total cost should include travel and subsistence.

Digital mapping will need to comply with the following stages:

a. Stage 1 — Site description

A digital spatial representation of what is present on the site — spatially representing vegetation cover using Phase 1 Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003) to give a basic overview of habitats — please use Phase 1 codes rather than written description. Any mapping classification types will need to integrate with other national mapping systems e.g. Fossit, Phase 1; National Vegetation Classification and also larger scale mapping derived using spectral analysis of EO data. At the appropriate scale for management decision making, mapping must allow discrimination of EU Annex 1 habitat types and as part of producing INSPIRE compliant data, must adhere to the requirements of the EU Nature Information System (EUNIS). Spatial data must be compliant with the EU INSPIRE Directive.

b. Stage 2 — Feature mapping

Describing and spatially representing the special interest features of that site using Annex 1 Habitats of the Habitats Directive. This stage will be derived from stage 1 with the addition of ancillary information, analysis of land cover, capture of present and historic management and other data/knowledge. CABB Project Officers, who are writing Conservation Action Plans, will build on this information and will be able to build new layers showing proposed management recommendations for the site.

c. Stage 3 — Transcription to EUNIS

The Phase 1 / NVC data must be transcribed into the EUNIS habitat classification system and formatted according to the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Translated Habitat Data Exchange Format to enable extraction of data related to priority habitats such as Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats.

More detail on the mapping required can be found in Annex 1 ‘Designated Sites Habitat Mapping Guidance for Northern Ireland’.

Note:

a. When mapping scrub please identify if the scrub is Mature/Established or Young/Actively Encroaching to assist in management considerations.

b. All land cover polygons must have a defined spatial resolution and also standard error of primary attribution.

c. Interoperability — The shape files developed should be interoperable with the spatial data / GIS within government in the eligible region (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Ireland) and the EU. The shape files and their attributable data should also be provided in spreadsheets.

d. Spatial resolution of the final product needs to be appropriate to the needs of the ultimate use of the data, which, for the most part will be directing/targeting conservation actions at site or compartment level. In some instances, standardised minimal mapping may be appropriate for features of low ecological interest or non-vegetative areas such as roads. EUNIS codes can be used for this purpose.

e. Where possible it is expected that homogeneous habitat or land cover stands will be mapped but there will be occasions where this is not practical.

f. To adequately address management measures or factors external to Natura 2000 sites, mapping will be required not only within designated site boundaries but also adjoining areas that can influence the N2K site. Mapping carried out will need to take into account the features that may impact upon the features of the N2K site. Suppliers will be expected to highlight how they will capture this non N2K site data in their tender.

g. In Ireland, baseline habitat survey and mapping should use the system in the Guide to Habitats (Fossitt) and should also map the Annex 1 the Habitats Directive habitat types where present. Smith et al (2011) provides the full details of this approach, including the mapping of mosaic habitats. Data for the RoI should adhere to NPWS spatial standards.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 habitat mapping for Mentygranagh SAC in Ireland (530 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

IE04

Main site or place of performance:

Meentygranagh SAC.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential suppliers should submit a total cost for the lots they wish to deliver. This total cost should include travel and subsistence.

Digital mapping will need to comply with the following stages:

a. Stage 1 — Site description

A digital spatial representation of what is present on the site — spatially representing vegetation cover using Phase 1 Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003) to give a basic overview of habitats — please use Phase 1 codes rather than written description. Any mapping classification types will need to integrate with other national mapping systems e.g. Fossit, Phase 1; National Vegetation Classification and also larger scale mapping derived using spectral analysis of EO data. At the appropriate scale for management decision making, mapping must allow discrimination of EU Annex 1 habitat types and as part of producing INSPIRE compliant data, must adhere to the requirements of the EU Nature Information System (EUNIS). Spatial data must be compliant with the EU INSPIRE Directive.

b. Stage 2 — Feature mapping

Describing and spatially representing the special interest features of that site using Annex 1 Habitats of the Habitats Directive. This stage will be derived from stage 1 with the addition of ancillary information, analysis of land cover, capture of present and historic management and other data/knowledge. CABB Project Officers, who are writing Conservation Action Plans, will build on this information and will be able to build new layers showing proposed management recommendations for the site.

c. Stage 3 — Transcription to EUNIS

The Phase 1 / NVC data must be transcribed into the EUNIS habitat classification system and formatted according to the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Translated Habitat Data Exchange Format to enable extraction of data related to priority habitats such as Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats.

More detail on the mapping required can be found in Annex 1 ‘Designated Sites Habitat Mapping Guidance for Northern Ireland’.

Note:

a. When mapping scrub please identify if the scrub is Mature/Established or Young/Actively Encroaching to assist in management considerations.

b. All land cover polygons must have a defined spatial resolution and also standard error of primary attribution.

c. Interoperability — The shape files developed should be interoperable with the spatial data / GIS within government in the eligible region (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Ireland) and the EU. The shape files and their attributable data should also be provided in spreadsheets.

d. Spatial resolution of the final product needs to be appropriate to the needs of the ultimate use of the data, which, for the most part will be directing/targeting conservation actions at site or compartment level. In some instances, standardised minimal mapping may be appropriate for features of low ecological interest or non-vegetative areas such as roads. EUNIS codes can be used for this purpose.

e. Where possible it is expected that homogeneous habitat or land cover stands will be mapped but there will be occasions where this is not practical.

f. To adequately address management measures or factors external to Natura 2000 sites, mapping will be required not only within designated site boundaries but also adjoining areas that can influence the N2K site. Mapping carried out will need to take into account the features that may impact upon the features of the N2K site. Suppliers will be expected to highlight how they will capture this non N2K site data in their tender.

g. In Ireland, baseline habitat survey and mapping should use the system in the Guide to Habitats (Fossitt) and should also map the Annex 1 the Habitats Directive habitat types where present. Smith et al (2011) provides the full details of this approach, including the mapping of mosaic habitats. Data for the RoI should adhere to NPWS spatial standards.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 habitat mapping for Croaghonagh SAC in Ireland (249 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

IE04

Main site or place of performance:

Croaghonagh SAC.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential suppliers should submit a total cost for the lots they wish to deliver. This total cost should include travel and subsistence.

Digital mapping will need to comply with the following stages:

a. Stage 1 — Site description

A digital spatial representation of what is present on the site — spatially representing vegetation cover using Phase 1 Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003) to give a basic overview of habitats — please use Phase 1 codes rather than written description. Any mapping classification types will need to integrate with other national mapping systems e.g. Fossit, Phase 1; National Vegetation Classification and also larger scale mapping derived using spectral analysis of EO data. At the appropriate scale for management decision making, mapping must allow discrimination of EU Annex 1 habitat types and as part of producing INSPIRE compliant data, must adhere to the requirements of the EU Nature Information System (EUNIS). Spatial data must be compliant with the EU INSPIRE Directive.

b. Stage 2 — Feature mapping

Describing and spatially representing the special interest features of that site using Annex 1 Habitats of the Habitats Directive. This stage will be derived from stage 1 with the addition of ancillary information, analysis of land cover, capture of present and historic management and other data/knowledge. CABB Project Officers, who are writing Conservation Action Plans, will build on this information and will be able to build new layers showing proposed management recommendations for the site.

c. Stage 3 — Transcription to EUNIS

The Phase 1 / NVC data must be transcribed into the EUNIS habitat classification system and formatted according to the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Translated Habitat Data Exchange Format to enable extraction of data related to priority habitats such as Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats.

More detail on the mapping required can be found in Annex 1 ‘Designated Sites Habitat Mapping Guidance for Northern Ireland’.

Note:

a. When mapping scrub please identify if the scrub is Mature/Established or Young/Actively Encroaching to assist in management considerations.

b. All land cover polygons must have a defined spatial resolution and also standard error of primary attribution.

c. Interoperability — The shape files developed should be interoperable with the spatial data / GIS within government in the eligible region (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Ireland) and the EU. The shape files and their attributable data should also be provided in spreadsheets.

d. Spatial resolution of the final product needs to be appropriate to the needs of the ultimate use of the data, which, for the most part will be directing/targeting conservation actions at site or compartment level. In some instances, standardised minimal mapping may be appropriate for features of low ecological interest or non-vegetative areas such as roads. EUNIS codes can be used for this purpose.

e. Where possible it is expected that homogeneous habitat or land cover stands will be mapped but there will be occasions where this is not practical.

f. To adequately address management measures or factors external to Natura 2000 sites, mapping will be required not only within designated site boundaries but also adjoining areas that can influence the N2K site. Mapping carried out will need to take into account the features that may impact upon the features of the N2K site. Suppliers will be expected to highlight how they will capture this non N2K site data in their tender.

g. In Ireland, baseline habitat survey and mapping should use the system in the Guide to Habitats (Fossitt) and should also map the Annex 1 the Habitats Directive habitat types where present. Smith et al (2011) provides the full details of this approach, including the mapping of mosaic habitats. Data for the RoI should adhere to NPWS spatial standards.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Phase 1 habitat mapping for Nillan Bog SPA/Lough Nillan Bog (Carricktlieve) SAC in Ireland (4160 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

IE04

Main site or place of performance:

Nillan Bog SPA/Lough Nillan Bog (Carricktlieve) SAC.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential suppliers should submit a total cost for the lots they wish to deliver. This total cost should include travel and subsistence.

Digital mapping will need to comply with the following stages:

a. Stage 1 — Site description

A digital spatial representation of what is present on the site — spatially representing vegetation cover using Phase 1 Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003) to give a basic overview of habitats — please use Phase 1 codes rather than written description. Any mapping classification types will need to integrate with other national mapping systems e.g. Fossit, Phase 1; National Vegetation Classification and also larger scale mapping derived using spectral analysis of EO data. At the appropriate scale for management decision making, mapping must allow discrimination of EU Annex 1 habitat types and as part of producing INSPIRE compliant data, must adhere to the requirements of the EU Nature Information System (EUNIS). Spatial data must be compliant with the EU INSPIRE Directive.

b. Stage 2 — Feature mapping

Describing and spatially representing the special interest features of that site using Annex 1 Habitats of the Habitats Directive. This stage will be derived from stage 1 with the addition of ancillary information, analysis of land cover, capture of present and historic management and other data/knowledge. CABB Project Officers, who are writing Conservation Action Plans, will build on this information and will be able to build new layers showing proposed management recommendations for the site.

c. Stage 3 — Transcription to EUNIS

The Phase 1 / NVC data must be transcribed into the EUNIS habitat classification system and formatted according to the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Translated Habitat Data Exchange Format to enable extraction of data related to priority habitats such as Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats.

More detail on the mapping required can be found in Annex 1 ‘Designated Sites Habitat Mapping Guidance for Northern Ireland’.

Note:

a. When mapping scrub please identify if the scrub is Mature/Established or Young/Actively Encroaching to assist in management considerations.

b. All land cover polygons must have a defined spatial resolution and also standard error of primary attribution.

c. Interoperability — The shape files developed should be interoperable with the spatial data / GIS within government in the eligible region (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Ireland) and the EU. The shape files and their attributable data should also be provided in spreadsheets.

d. Spatial resolution of the final product needs to be appropriate to the needs of the ultimate use of the data, which, for the most part will be directing/targeting conservation actions at site or compartment level. In some instances, standardised minimal mapping may be appropriate for features of low ecological interest or non-vegetative areas such as roads. EUNIS codes can be used for this purpose.

e. Where possible it is expected that homogeneous habitat or land cover stands will be mapped but there will be occasions where this is not practical.

f. To adequately address management measures or factors external to Natura 2000 sites, mapping will be required not only within designated site boundaries but also adjoining areas that can influence the N2K site. Mapping carried out will need to take into account the features that may impact upon the features of the N2K site. Suppliers will be expected to highlight how they will capture this non N2K site data in their tender.

g. In Ireland, baseline habitat survey and mapping should use the system in the Guide to Habitats (Fossitt) and should also map the Annex 1 the Habitats Directive habitat types where present. Smith et al (2011) provides the full details of this approach, including the mapping of mosaic habitats. Data for the RoI should adhere to NPWS spatial standards.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Phase 1, or equivalent habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 504 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Mapping to NVC Classification in Northern Ireland and Ireland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN0

Main site or place of performance:

SAC sites in Northern Ireland and Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

More detailed habitat mapping will be needed for the Montiaghs Moss SAC and a small percentage of each of the other six CAP sites. This will provide the information necessary to facilitate the formulation of meaningful management recommendations. As such an additional layer using National Vegetation Classification (NVC) will be required. Potential suppliers should submit a total cost per day, to include travel and subsistence, for NVC mapping.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: D. Approach to delivery of NVC habitat mapping and EUNIS coding / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 5014 Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Lidar mapping for Garron Plateau SAC (4652 ha) in Northern Ireland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN12

Main site or place of performance:

Garron Plateau SAC in Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Suppliers should provide a tender price for Lidar mapping of Garron Plateau SAC. Tenders for lots 9 to 13 will be awarded separately, depending on the availability of funds.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: F. Approach to delivery of Lidar mapping / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/08/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 5014.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Lidar Mapping for Montiaghs Moss SAC (151 ha) in Northern Ireland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN07

Main site or place of performance:

Montiaghs Moss SAC in Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Suppliers are sought to provide Lidar mapping of Montiaghs Moss, a 151 ha site in Northern Ireland.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Lidar mapping / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 28/02/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 5014 Co-operation Across Borders for Biodiversity.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Lidar mapping for Pettigoe Plateau SAC in Northern Ireland (1 268 ha)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN16

Main site or place of performance:

Pettigoe Plateau SAC in Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lidar mapping for the Pettigoe Plateau SAC in Northen Ireland. This site consists of 1 268 ha.

Note: a separate price should be given for each of the lots 9 to 13 as contracts will be awarded depending on the availability of funds.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Approach to delivery of Lidar mapping / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 30/03/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 5014 ‘Coperation Across Borders for Biodiversity’.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Lidar mapping of Drunragh / Pettigo Plateau SAC (2 075 ha) in Ireland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

IE04

Main site or place of performance:

Drunragh/ Pettigo Plateau SAC 2 079 ha site.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lidar mapping of Drunragh / Pettigo Plateau SAC in Ireland. This is a 2 079 ha site in Ireland. Tenders for lots 9 to 13 will be awarded separately, depending on the availability of funds.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality of approach to Lidar mapping / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 5014 ‘Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity’.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

II.2.1) Title

Lidar mapping for Muirkirk Uplands in Scotland (18 000 ha) in Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71354100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM9

Main site or place of performance:

Muirkirk Uplands and North Lowther SPA in Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require Lidar mapping of this bog site in south west Scotland — Muirkirk Uplands and North Lowther SPA. Tenders for lots 9 to 13 will be awarded separately, depending on the availability of funds.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality of approach to Lidar mapping / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/01/2018

End: 31/12/2018

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

Identification of the project:

037 IVA 5014 ‘Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity’.

II.2.14) Additional information

CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Northern Ireland

NI Headquarters, Belvoir Park Forest

Belfast

BT8 7QT

UK

Telephone: +44 2890699090

Internet address(es)

URL: www.rspb.org.uk