Tender

Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 08:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the design of forestry felling and civil works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas in Scotland. This procurement relates to site preparation and clearance work, specifically focusing on ground-stabilisation tasks. The tender is being conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, which is above the threshold. Key deadlines include the closing of the tender period on 10th October 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 1st September 2026. The procurement falls within the works category and is valued at £250,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and ecological surveys, particularly those with expertise in slope stability and water management solutions. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs and VCSEs, companies with capabilities in timber extraction and liaising with environmental regulators will find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio in delivering comprehensive engineering support throughout design and construction phases. The Ministry of Defence's involvement provides an opportunity to establish a relationship with a key governmental entity in the defence sector, potentially leading to future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas

Notice Description

Design of: - 1. Evaluation of existing slope stability and stabilisation solutions (netting and anchors); 2. Detailed methodology for tree felling along steep incline slopes, whilst maintaining slope stability; 3. Specification of both temporary and permanent slope stabilisation solutions; 4. Specification of both temporary and permanent surface water management solutions; 5. Temporary works (platforms and roads to allow timber extraction); 6. Ecology (surveys, watching brief; potential liaison with Nature Scotland); 7. Liaison with stakeholders (DIO, MOD, FLS; Argyll & Bute Council; SEPA) as required; 8. Provide ongoing Engineering support/overview during the construction phases; 9. Provide gateway reports at end of each design and construction phases; 10. Provide detailed completion report at end of the works with any further future recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f11c389d-d801-4eb6-8c8a-15466b03303d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9833715-5856-4c10-a125-31b95a585c02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROSYTH
Postcode
KY11 2BL
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Rosyth
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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