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Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

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15 Aug 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Forestry and Land Scotland, focuses on "Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." This tender falls under the environmental protection category and the main procurement location is Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, employing a two-stage DPS process where interested parties can apply throughout the period. The tender period officially closes on 16 September 2019, with a total budget of £12.5 million. Interested vendors should prepare their submissions electronically via the specified platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in forestry management and environmental services, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, such as tree planting and woodland maintenance. Companies that specialise in ecological restoration, tree nurseries, landscaping, and environmental consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the focus on community benefits in mini-competitions offers an avenue for vendors to engage with local initiatives, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth and collaboration within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

A Dynamic Purcasing System (DPS) is an electronic system of pre-qualified Contractors from which the Authority invites Contractors to tender via Mini-Competition. A DPS has many aspects that are similar to a framework agreement, one main difference is that it must be an electronic process and new Contractors can apply to join at any time during the period of the DPS. A DPS is a two stage process: Stage 1 - Throughout the period of the DPS, applicants can apply to participate by completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Stage 2 - FLS will issue a Mini-Competition against the relevant Lot in the DPS. All Contractors registered for that Lot shall be invited to tender.

Lot Information

Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM)

Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM), circa 1500 hectares and approximately 9 million GBP. The Authority expects the Contractor to undertake all the establishment work that will be required to deliver the overall specification in the Land Management Plan and associated documents: this will include appropriate ground preparation, vegetation control, sourcing appropriate provenances of the tree species specified in the Land Management Plan, planting, maintenance, protection of the crop from damaging agents, and effective communication throughout the life of the Contract.. - 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: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.

Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM)

Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM), circa 700 hectares, of which 100 hectares is for slope stabilisation and approximately 3.5 million GBP. Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations which will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Further operations that may be required such as tree protection with the application individual tree protectors or control noxious weeds will be detailed in individual Mini-Competitions.. - 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: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000593804
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363485
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 motnhs before the end date.

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7GB
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 Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363485
    Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - A Dynamic Purcasing System (DPS) is an electronic system of pre-qualified Contractors from which the Authority invites Contractors to tender via Mini-Competition. A DPS has many aspects that are similar to a framework agreement, one main difference is that it must be an electronic process and new Contractors can apply to join at any time during the period of the DPS. A DPS is a two stage process: Stage 1 - Throughout the period of the DPS, applicants can apply to participate by completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Stage 2 - FLS will issue a Mini-Competition against the relevant Lot in the DPS. All Contractors registered for that Lot shall be invited to tender.

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