Tender

Land Disposal Service

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

20 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the "Land Disposal Service" as part of its New Woodland Investment Program. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 January 2019. The contract, valued at £124,000, involves the disposal of land across 14 sites covering an estimated area of 2253 hectares located in Edinburgh, UK. This open procedure aims to select a consultant to advise on the land's value, the best marketing strategies, and to sell the land on behalf of the Forestry Commission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in land management, marketing, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in environmental protection and experience in public sector contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested bidders should ensure they meet the specified selection criteria, which includes holding relevant qualifications and insurance, such as membership in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and applicable liability insurance. This contract could foster growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public procurement within the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Land Disposal Service

Notice Description

To provide a service to the Forestry Commission for the disposal of land as part of the New Woodland Investment Program. The land has been identified by the Forestry Commission and it equates to an estimated 2253 HA across 14 sites. The successful bidder will act in the capacity of a consultant and shall advise the Forestry Commission on the value of the land, the best route to market for the land and shall market and sell the land on behalf of the Forestry Commission. Further service requirements are detailed in the Invitation To Tender Documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Land Disposal Service for the Forestry Commission. The service will include; Marketing Management of site visits Consultancy and advice Communication and management of interested parties Selling the land After sales reporting. This list is not extensive, further information on the service requirements and the procurement can be found in the Invitation To Tender documents.. It is the intention of the FC that any Contract resulting from this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will commence on 11 March 2019 and shall endure until the services have been successfully completed or until 10 March 2023, whichever comes earliest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340655
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70122100 - Land sale services

70332100 - Land management services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.scotland@forestry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000675000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

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=DEC340655
    Land Disposal Service - To provide a service to the Forestry Commission for the disposal of land as part of the New Woodland Investment Program. The land has been identified by the Forestry Commission and it equates to an estimated 2253 HA across 14 sites. The successful bidder will act in the capacity of a consultant and shall advise the Forestry Commission on the value of the land, the best route to market for the land and shall market and sell the land on behalf of the Forestry Commission. Further service requirements are detailed in the Invitation To Tender Documents.

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