This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2025 at 10:36

Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is undertaking a public procurement process for the production of outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture. This framework agreement, identified as FLS-152-F, is focused on the horticultural services industry and will be used on an "as and when needed" basis. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract, valued at £915,000, will support the replacement of timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS-managed land. The procurement process involves an open framework agreement and is covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 9th October 2024, with the evaluation and award period beginning immediately after the tender closing date.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of outdoor signage and furniture. Companies in the fields of horticultural services, outdoor sports equipment, sign materials, and furniture design services are well-suited to compete. Additionally, this procurement invites businesses with expertise in timber products and sustainable practices. With a focus on quality and community benefits, including potential contributions to public sector and community projects, this framework can contribute to long-term business growth. Procurement requirements include a demonstration of previous experience and certifications, such as ISO9001, ISO18001, and ISO14001, highlighting the technical and environmental standards expected.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Corporate Signage, Structures, and Furniture

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland's (FLS) signs are one of the most important and visible parts of the FLS brand, they have a powerful impact on how FLS is perceived by all visitors and stakeholders. FLS are seeking bids from competent and capable suppliers, to establish a framework agreement for the production of FLS's outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture. The framework agreement will be used to procure any new or replacement timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS managed land; on an "as and when needed" basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland's (FLS) signs are one of the most important and visible parts of the FLS brand, they have a powerful impact on how FLS is perceived by all visitors and stakeholders. FLS are seeking bids from competent and capable suppliers, to establish a framework agreement for the production of FLS's outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture. The framework agreement will be used to procure any new or replacement timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS managed land; on an "as and when needed" basis. Additional information: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04995c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002932-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34928472 - Sign posts

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

44423400 - Signs and related items

77300000 - Horticultural services

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Q1/Q2 2028 for new agreement to commence Q1 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
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
1
Supplier Name

Border Signs & Graphics

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