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Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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20 May 2025 at 12:02

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TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2024 at 08:55

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TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2024 at 17:06

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Planning

14 May 2024 at 08:35

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) concerns the Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement intended for horticultural services across Scotland's National Forests and Land. The framework agreement, now at the award stage since May 20, 2025, has involved successful contracts with various suppliers, including Bruce Todd Ltd and Robertson Fencing LTD, among others. The agreement covers regions including North, South, Central, East, and West Scotland, with contracts already signed for services in these regions. This procurement falls within the services category and utilises an open procedure, adhering to a framework agreement structure to ensure a compliant route for FLS for unprovided or expired services. The awarded contracts were signed on April 25, 2025, indicating a successful conclusion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in horticultural and forestry services. The requirement for services such as trench, hinge, and inverted mounding, along with drainage and access tracks, across Scotland's regions, is expected to generate significant business activities valued in millions of GBP per contract. Companies proficient in these services, especially those with certifications in forest machine operations and robust health and environmental management systems, are well-suited to compete. Moreover, the framework emphasises community benefits and subcontracting opportunities, encouraging local engagement and fostering SME participation, thereby enhancing regional economic development and skills advancement. The procurement process supports electronic submissions and offers interaction through webinars and supplier days, proactively engaging potential tender participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has established a framework agreement with external Contractors for the provision of Mechanised Ground Preparation services across Scotland's National Forests and Land (SNFL). FLS requires the services on various sites following the completion of harvesting operations and on woodland creation sites where ground needs to be prepared for forest establishment. FLS has existing contracts in place for the provision of these services. These existing contracts are FLS's primary route for the provision of the services across SNFL. The framework agreement will provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired.

Lot Information

Mechanised Ground Preparation - North

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in North region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - South

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in South region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - Central

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in Central region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - East

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in East region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - West

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in West region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in West region.

Disc Scarification - National

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for Disc Scarification services across all regions of Scotland's National Forests and Land. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Disc Scarification Base Machine with Grab The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Continuous Mounding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023151-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£41,570,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,370,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
06/12/2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
10
Supplier Names

Bruce Todd Ltd

Highland Stoneways

ICD Contracting Limited

Iain Russell & Co

MAM Contracting

Maccoll(Appin)ltd

Maxwell Plant LTD

McNeill Forestry

Molplant Construction Ltd

Robertson Fencing LTD - t/a Taiga Upland

Further Information

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