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Fertiliser (Rock Phosphate)

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Award

16 Jun 2025 at 14:45

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Nov 2024 at 15:12

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process recently completed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) involves a contract for the supply of fertiliser, specifically Rock Phosphate. This contract aligns with the framework agreements from the initial tender FLS-160-F and will run until 18th May 2029. The location for this procurement is set across various regions in Scotland, with the main procurement category as goods within the forestry products industry. The procurement stage is complete, flowing from a limited procedure due to initially receiving no suitable tenders under an open procedure. Notably, the award was made on 18th September 2025, with a total contract value of £200,000 awarded to Origin UK Operations Ltd, trading as Origin Fertilisers.

This opportunity presents significant potential for firms involved in the production and distribution of agricultural chemicals, particularly those focused on forestry applications. Businesses capable of providing high-quality fertilisers with reliable delivery mechanisms broadly across Scotland would find themselves well-positioned to gain from this contract. The limited procurement method used invites opportunities for companies that can deliver niche or tailored solutions that may not attract numerous competitors. Large-scale suppliers such as Origin Fertilisers demonstrate the advantage of having robust resources and a reputation for reliability in gaining such contracts, highlighting the importance of building a strong service delivery framework for interested parties seeking to engage with similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fertiliser (Rock Phosphate)

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Agreement is to supply FLS with required fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Lot Information

Plant Protection Products - Regions (Certified Estate)

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Agreement is to supply FLS with required fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Renewal: April 2029.

Newton (uncertified open beds and glasshouse)

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Framework Agreement is to supply FLS with required Plant Protection Products, Dyed Urea and fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Renewal: April 2029.

Dyed urea

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Framework Agreement is to supply FLS with required Plant Protection Products, Dyed Urea and fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Renewal: April 2029

Fertiliser (Rock Phosphate)

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Framework Agreement is to supply FLS with required Plant Protection Products, Dyed Urea and fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Renewal: April 2029

Planting Fertiliser - Regions

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Framework Agreement is to supply FLS with required Plant Protection Products, Dyed Urea and fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Renewal: April 2029

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058059-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24 - Chemical products

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

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

03440000 - Forestry products

24000000 - Chemical products

24200000 - Dyes and pigments

24212600 - Hydroxides for dyes and pigments

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds

24315000 - Miscellaneous inorganic chemicals

24400000 - Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds

24420000 - Phosphatic fertilisers

24421000 - Mineral phosphatic fertilisers

24422000 - Chemical phosphatic fertilisers

24430000 - Animal or vegetal fertilisers

24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers

24450000 - Agro-chemical products

24451000 - Pesticides

24452000 - Insecticides

24453000 - Herbicides

24454000 - Plant-growth regulators

24455000 - Disinfectants

24456000 - Rodenticides

24457000 - Fungicides

24900000 - Fine and various chemical products

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

24960000 - Various chemical products

77200000 - Forestry services

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,610,157 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,610,157 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,610,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
21 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Autumn 2028.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
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
5
Supplier Names

AGROVISTA UK LIMITED

Agrigem Ltd

Cheviot Trees

OMEX Agriculture Limited

Origin UK Operations Ltd, t/a Origin Fertilisers

Further Information

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