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Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System

Forestry and Land Scotland

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04 Nov 2024 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Woodland Establishment across Scotland, targeting the horticultural services industry. The procurement for this project operates under an open procedure, covering two main lots: Commercial and Amenity, and Planting and Maintenance. This DPS, which extends its validity until 31st October 2029, aims to manage forest establishment operations, including tree planting, vegetation control, and ongoing maintenance. The primary region of operation is the UKM. Key dates include the tender closing period on 30th October 2029 and the initiation of the award period starting on 31st October 2029. Bidders need to submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD) for each bid, which FLS uses to evaluate their suitability and experience, ensuring that only pre-qualified suppliers can tender for various Woodland Creation projects as and when they arise.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in forestry services and woodland management to expand their operations and secure long-term projects with FLS. With a total value of £21,000,000, the DPS offers multiple opportunities for qualified contractors capable of performing tasks such as ground preparation, tree planting, and ongoing maintenance activities. Businesses with expertise in forest establishment and the ability to manage commercial and amenity projects will find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, the requirement for SPDs ensures that only businesses that meet stringent qualifications will participate, increasing the chances for capable enterprises to succeed. Community benefits and supporting initiatives further offer avenues for businesses to contribute to local and environmental improvements, enhancing their reputation and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Authority (FLS) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Woodland Establishment across Scotland. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system used to tender for services with a group of pre-qualified suppliers. FLS uses this system of pre-qualified suppliers to tender for Woodland Creation projects as and when they arise. To submit a bid to join the DPS, suppliers need to submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD) through the DPS project on the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) website. The SPD is a qualification response form which allows FLS to assess bidders' suitability, experience, and capability to provide the services which may be required under the DPS. Only bidders that achieve a 'Pass' for all questions in the SPD are appointed to the DPS. The DPS comprises 2 Lots; Commercial and Amenity, and Planting and Maintenance. This DPS is extending the validity date from the 31st October 2024 until 31st October 2029. New applications shall be evaluated and the decision communicated within 10 working days.

Lot Information

Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM)

Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM). Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations which will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Further operations that may be required such as tree protection with the application individual tree protectors or control noxious weeds will be detailed in Invitations to Tender. 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.

Renewal: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date

Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM)

Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM). The Authority expects the Contractor to undertake all the establishment work that will be required to deliver the overall specification in the Land Management Plan and associated documents: this will include appropriate ground preparation, vegetation control, sourcing appropriate provenances of the tree species specified in the Land Management Plan, planting, maintenance, protection of the crop from damaging agents, and effective communication. 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.

Renewal: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published 12 months before the end date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035639-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

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