Tender

FLS-2521 The Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting bids for the supply and delivery of grounds and plant equipment through an open tendering process. This procurement is being managed via PCS-Tender, and the project code is 30362. The tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically forklift trucks, and additional machinery like tractors and lifting trucks will be needed. The delivery region is primarily UKM, encompassing various locations in Scotland. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with submissions to be electronically made by 16th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day, and the award period will commence immediately thereafter. The contract, valued at £248,000, will span 90 days, and does not include options for renewal.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers who specialise in agricultural and industrial equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality forklift and tractor solutions. Companies with strong experience in delivering similar contracts, especially those focusing on environmental and supply chain management, are well-suited to compete. FLS emphasises the importance of community benefits and sustainability, seeking partners who employ environmentally responsible practices, make prompt payments, and ensure supply chain transparency. Insurance coverage and relevant technical experience will also be critical for potential bidders, with specific criteria outlined for evaluation. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses committed to environmental protection and sustainability to strengthen their market position within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLS-2521 The Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment

Notice Description

FLS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f54f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082725-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors

42415100 - Lifting trucks

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
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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