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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) has completed the tender process for the "Ground Preparation - East Region - Tay" project. This project falls under the services category and involves forestry services. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services in a safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner in the Central & North regions of the East Region. The contract was awarded to the supplier "dunnydeerservices ltd". The total contract value is £341,900, and it was signed on 24th August 2022.

The procurement stage for this project was the limited "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition". Business users specializing in forestry services related to ground preparation and mechanised establishment could find growth opportunities through participating in similar tenders. The competitive landscape includes suppliers like "dunnydeerservices ltd", a large-scale supplier in the industry. The project's location is within the UKM62 region, focusing on the Central & North regions within the East Region, Tay. The project was completed as of March 22, 2023, offering insights into past opportunities for business development.

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Notice Title

Mechanised Ground Preparation Services - East Region - Durris

Notice Description

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.

Lot Information

Lot 3: Moray and Aberdeenshire West

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: North Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire West

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 4: Moray and Aberdeenshire

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: Central Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 5: Tay

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: South Lot Description: Tay

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 6: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. egion: North Sub region: North Lot Description: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 7: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: North Sub region: Central & East Lot Description: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 8: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: North Sub region: South & West Lot Description: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 9: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: East Lot Description: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 10: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: Central Lot Description: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 11: West Dumfries & Galloway

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: West Lot Description: West Dumfries & Galloway

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 12: Lochaber

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: North Lot Description: Lochaber

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 13: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: Central Lot Description: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 14: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: South Lot Description: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 1: Central belt, Fife and Stirling

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 2: Cowal, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park and Stirling

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: Central Sub Region: South Lot Description: Central belt, Fife and Stirling

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03055e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030159-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,362,343 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,362,340 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,918,545 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Bruce Todd Ltd

CGF Services

Carron Valley Plant

DAB Groundworks Ltd

Forestry Ground Prep Ltd

Highland Stoneways Ltd

ICD Contracting Limited

John Strang contractors ltd

Kodiak forestry & groundworks ltd

MAM Contracting

Maccoll(Appin)ltd

Molplant Construction Ltd

Plant and Quarry Services

W Graham Plant

dunnydeerservices ltd

maxwell forestry plant

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