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01 Aug 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is overseeing the public procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning Woodland Management Services and Associated Services. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on tree-maintenance, and it is taking place in Fife, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage and adopts a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 1st September 2025, and the invitation for the second stage is expected by 8th September 2025. This project, identified with the code CW0162, includes lots ranging from woodland maintenance to site clearance and is based on community benefits, with a contract duration of 1,800 days and possible renewals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in forestry, horticulture, environmental management, and construction services. Since the contract allows for various services including tree maintenance, wildlife preservation, and infrastructure improvements like pathways and signage, businesses offering these services would be well-placed to compete. The criteria are equally weighted between quality and price, which encourages firms capable of delivering high standards at competitive costs. Additionally, the option for lot-based bidding allows specialised firms to target specific contract areas, fostering competitive participation and potential expansion within Fife's regional market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DPS for Woodland Management Services and Associated Services

Notice Description

Fife Council have a requirement to put in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to cover woodland management services and associated services. Many of these requirements are one offs and are considered varied by their nature.

Lot Information

Woodland Maintenance

Woodland Maintenance including Woodland management plans to Scottish Forestry standard. Woodland thinning Enrichment under planting Small scale shrub and tree planting Management of regeneration Tree safety survey Tree safety works (Hazardous trees) Tree felling Tree felling and removal Tree pruning along path corridors

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: 5 year extension period

Wildflower Meadows and Maintenance

Wildflower Meadows and Maintenance including but not limited to Wildflower meadow creation (In riparian areas) Maintenance of wildflower

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: Optional 60 months

Invasive Species

Invasive Species including but not limited to Treatment of invasive species (Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam)

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: optional 60 months

Pathways, Steps and Drainage

Pathways, Steps and Drainage including but not limited to New path (Semi-bound surface) New path (Unbound surface) Upgrade path Upgrade steps New timber board and aggregate steps. Gabion basket retaining wall for path. Drainage works Piped culverts Excavate 'U' titch Removal of waste from site

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: optional 60 Months

Signage

Signage including but no limited to Interpretation signage Information board Waymarker post Finger post Removal old signage from site

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: Optional 60 months

Fencing and Benches

Fencing and Benches including but not limited to Post and rail fencing Vehicle barrier Benches Removal of waste from site

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: optional 60 months

Wildlife

Wildlife including but not limited to Written Wildlife Assessments Erect bird boxes Erect bat boxes

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: optional 60 months

Site Clearance

Site Clearance site clearance including fly-tipping, burn debris, others

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: optional 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045230-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34928220 - Fencing components

34928470 - Signage

45111213 - Site-clearance work

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

90922000 - Pest-control services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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