This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2017 at 01:00

Tender

31 Jan 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This framework, titled "FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts", is segmented into 17 geographical lots, comprising 10 lots for Production Surveys and 7 for Attribute Surveys. Interested parties may submit bids for all lots, though a maximum of four Production and four Attribute Survey lots can be awarded to a single bidder. The procurement, classified under services in the environmental protection sector, is currently in the Award stage, with an initial contract period of two years and an optional extension of twelve months at the Forestry Commission's discretion, commencing from the bid opening date on March 8, 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the environmental services sector, specifically those specialising in surveys and data collection related to forestry. Companies that possess the requisite technical knowledge, experience, and staffing capabilities will be well-positioned to compete effectively for these lots. Furthermore, given the skills testing requirements and the emphasis on insurance and regulatory compliance, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in quality management and environmental responsibility will have an advantage in this competitive process. Overall, this procurement process is ideal for SMEs and larger firms with proven capabilities in managing environmental services and conducting thorough research and analysis within forestry environments.

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Notice Title

FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This tender is broken down into 17 geographical lots. 10 Lots for Production Surveys, and 7 lots for Attribute Surveys. Bidders may bid for all lots, but can only be awarded to a maximum of 4 Production Survey lots, and 4 Attribute Survey lots (8 lots in total). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Dumfries & Borders Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Dumfries & Borders Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 3 - Galloway Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Galloway Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 4 - Inverness, Ross & Skye Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Inverness Ross & Skye Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 5 - Lochaber Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Lochaber Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 6 - Moray & Aberdeenshire Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Moray & Aberdeenshire Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 7 - North Highland Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the North Highland Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 8 - Scottish Lowlands Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Scottish Lowlands Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 9 - Tay Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Tay Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 10 - West Argyll Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the West Argyll Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 11 - Cowal & Trossachs Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Cowall & Trossachs Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 12 - Dumfries & Borders, including Galloway Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Dumfries & Borders Forest District, with a potential for occasional requirements in the Galloway Forest District). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 13 - Inverness, Ross & Skye Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Inverness Ross & Skye Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 14 - Lochaber Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Lochaber Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 15 - North Highland Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the North Highland Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 16 - Tay Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Tay Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 17 - West Argyll Attribute Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the West Argyll Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 1 - Cowal & Trossachs Production Survey

The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Cowall & Trossachs Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Fraemework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289397
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This framework is for an initial period of 2 years with an option for a further 12 month extension period

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire, TLM32 Glasgow City, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271650
    FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts - The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This tender is broken down into 17 geographical lots. 10 Lots for Production Surveys, and 7 lots for Attribute Surveys. Bidders may bid for all lots, but can only be awarded to a maximum of 4 Production Survey lots, and 4 Attribute Survey lots (8 lots in total). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289397
    FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts - The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This tender is broken down into 17 geographical lots. 10 Lots for Production Surveys, and 7 lots for Attribute Surveys. Bidders may bid for all lots, but can only be awarded to a maximum of 4 Production Survey lots, and 4 Attribute Survey lots (8 lots in total). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.

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