Tender

Worksite Statutory Safety & Temporary Site Signs

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of worksite statutory safety and temporary site signs, primarily using corrugated plastic. This tender, which is part of the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System, is designated for supported businesses and is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by 15th August 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 5th September 2025. The contract will primarily involve the supply of signage to various locations throughout Scotland, part of the broader industry category concerning forestry products.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality signage production and delivery, particularly those capable of servicing multiple Scottish locations. Companies that focus on quality control, sustainability, and fair work practices will find this contract appealing, given the emphasis on these criteria. Additionally, businesses that are supported enterprises are encouraged to participate due to the tender's reserved status under the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System. The multiyear contract with potential extensions offers long-term business growth and stability for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Worksite Statutory Safety & Temporary Site Signs

Notice Description

FLS has a requirement to put in place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of worksite, statutory safety and other temporary signs mainly made of CORREX (corrugated plastic). The requirement will follow a further competition under the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System; Requirements Reserved for Supported Businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS intends to award a contract for the printing, production, and delivery of high-quality outdoor temporary site signs, and permanent MTB tile signs under the Scottish Government Supported Business DPS, ref SP-23-011. This contract is intended to ensure consistent quality and timely supply of signage materials to support visitor engagement, site safety, and operational messaging across the FLS estate. The requirement covers specified Forestry and Land Scotland locations, throughout Scotland. Signage will be delivered to designated delivery points as defined in individual call-off orders. Suppliers must have the capacity to service these locations in line with agreed delivery timescales. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 05th September 2025 for an initial period of two years (24 months), with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The maximum potential contract duration is four years.

Renewal: Statutory safety and worksite signage will always be a requirement for FLS operations and therefore a renewal tender will be required. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months with with 2 optional 12 month extensions (48 months total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047046-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03440000 - Forestry products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re tendered at the end of the agreement

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
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

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