Tender

Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas" within the site preparation industry category. The procurement process is focused on works for site preparation work, site preparation and clearance work, and ground-stabilisation work. It aims to design and execute safe forest harvesting, mitigating landslip risks to key transport routes. This procurement exercise adopts a selective method, specifically through a restricted tender process. Interested parties must register and submit their interest electronically by the deadline of 10th October 2025, using the e-Tendering system provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil works and forestry operations, particularly those experienced in working on challenging terrains and ensuring safety measures against environmental risks. Firms with expertise in design and execution of site preparation works would be well-suited to compete, and those capable of addressing civil engineering challenges whilst ensuring operational safety on steep slopes have a competitive edge. Successful bidders can expand their business portfolio by collaborating with a prominent government body like the Ministry of Defence and enhancing their reputation and expertise in complex, large-scale projects. This contract encourages electronic and written submissions, fostering inclusivity and allowing businesses of various scales to participate.

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Notice Title

Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas

Notice Description

Provide detailed design for the safe harvesting of the forest crop located on a steep slope addressing the risks of landslip which has the potential to impact the operation of both the MOD Glen Douglas Access Road and A814.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a49a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060744-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 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
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Charlie Worling
Contact Email
charles.worling@landmarc.mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSYTH
Postcode
KY11 2BL
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Rosyth
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

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