Award

Specialist Peatland Restoration - Rewetting: Mull & Lochaline

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2023 at 13:56

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 09:33

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 09:24

Award

31 Aug 2023 at 07:50

TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2023 at 13:16

Tender

14 Apr 2023 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland, a public body governing forests and land in Scotland, has completed a procurement process for Specialist Peatland Restoration services in the Forestry sector. The tender, titled "Specialist Peatland Restoration - Rewetting: Mull & Lochaline," aimed to restore degraded peatlands to support biodiversity and mitigate carbon emissions. The contract value is £2,815,550, signed on 21st November 2023. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in Forestry services, particularly those specializing in peatland restoration. Businesses focusing on eco-friendly solutions and ecosystem services could compete for similar tenders. The active supplier for this contract is Drumclog Plant Ltd. The specific location for the delivery of services is the West Region of Mull & Lochaline. The awards have been made following the completion of the procurement process, with clear commitments to environmental conservation and sustainable land management.

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Notice Title

Specialist Peatland Restoration - Rewetting: Mull & Lochaline

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (the Purchaser) look after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. We also continue to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who we are and what it does can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland's Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. The Purchaser has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland's forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland's people and environment. The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme. By 2027 onwards, the Purchaser expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon, and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government's policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits.

Lot Information

North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)

Forestry and Land Scotland (the Purchaser) look after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. We also continue to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who we are and what it does can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland's Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. The Purchaser has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland's forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland's people and environment. The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme. By 2027 onwards, the Purchaser expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon, and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government's policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire

Region: North Lot Description: Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 2 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Lochaber

Region: West Lot Description: Lochaber Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 3 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Mull & Lochaline

Region: West Lot Description: Mull & Lochaline Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 4 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)

Region: West Lot Description: North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 5 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)

Region: West Lot Description: Kintyre (inc South Knapdale) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 6 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)

Region: Central Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 7 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)

Region: East Lot Description: North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 8 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Tay, Angus & Mearns

Region: East Lot Description: Tay, Angus & Mearns Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 9 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)

Region: South Lot Description: South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 10 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)

Region: South Lot Description: South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 11 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)

Region: West Lot Description: Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale) Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration. Additional information: Lot 12 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)

Region: North & East Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration. Additional information: Lot 13 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus, Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) & South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)

Region: Central, East & South Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus & Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) abd South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran) Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration. Additional information: Lot 14 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034551-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,334,775 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£66,334,775 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,763,225 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Autumn 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
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
6
Supplier Names

ACM PLANT HIRE

AMD CONTRACT SERVICES

DRUMCLOG PLANT

DUNCAN WEMYSS

ICD CONTRACTING

TAIGA UPLAND

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                            "type": "price",
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                "value": {
                    "amount": 5239800,
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
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                "hasRenewal": true,
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                    "description": "Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension."
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                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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                "hasOptions": false,
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                "id": "8",
                "title": "North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)",
                "description": "Region: East Lot Description: North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 8 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.",
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                            "type": "price",
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                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 4060700,
                    "currency": "GBP"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
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                "hasRenewal": true,
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                    "description": "Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension."
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                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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                "status": "cancelled"
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                "id": "9",
                "title": "Tay, Angus & Mearns",
                "description": "Region: East Lot Description: Tay, Angus & Mearns Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 9 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.",
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                            "type": "price",
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                "value": {
                    "amount": 3842425,
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
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                "hasRenewal": true,
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                    "description": "Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension."
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                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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                "hasOptions": false,
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                "id": "10",
                "title": "South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)",
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                "value": {
                    "amount": 1940150,
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
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                            "type": "price",
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                "value": {
                    "amount": 1739950,
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                    "durationInDays": 1080
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                "submissionTerms": {
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                "value": {
                    "amount": 9521700,
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                    "durationInDays": 1080
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                    "amount": 7151550,
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                    "durationInDays": 1080
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