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11 Feb 2026 at 13:49

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:47

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15 Dec 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FLS-2521 The Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment" is spearheaded by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) located in Inverness, UK. This contract focuses on the provision of forklift trucks and associated grounds and plant equipment, classified under the goods category. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fair competition. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 January 2026, with submissions accepted electronically. The Cabinet Office is involved in the publication process, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards. This procurement has reached the contract award stage, with Alistair Young Engineering Ltd securing the contract, emphasising its active status.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of plant and grounds equipment to expand their reach in organisational procurement. SMEs with expertise in delivering goods such as tractors and lifting trucks, as part of the CPV classifications, are particularly well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The open procurement process facilitates fair bidding, allowing different-sized enterprises to participate. The contract mandates suppliers to manage supply chain activities efficiently, uphold environmental standards, and exhibit technical competence, thus inviting businesses with robust logistical frameworks and sustainable practices to partake competitively. This contract, valued at £244,070, offers a lucrative growth avenue for qualified suppliers in the relevant industry sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f54f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£244,070 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
1
Supplier Name

Alistair Young Engineering Ltd

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