Planning

Civil Engineering Market Research Survey

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Forestry and Land Scotland, specifically for a project titled "Civil Engineering Market Research Survey". This tender falls under the works category and is primarily focused on environmental protection. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an announcement date of 17th February 2020, and a survey deadline set for 27th March 2020. The organisation is located in Inverness, UK, and annually spends approximately £15 million on civil engineering projects, predominantly engaging with local micro and small businesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the civil engineering sector, particularly those that are local and small-scale. Companies that have previously explored tendering, as well as those that have not participated in the process, are encouraged to provide feedback on how the organisation can improve its procurement practices. This is a chance for businesses to express their views, helping to shape future tender opportunities and gain insights into how they can better align with Forestry and Land Scotland's contracting needs.

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Notice Title

Civil Engineering Market Research Survey

Notice Description

FLS spends approximately 15m GBP on civil engineering works per annum, with predominantly local micro and small businesses. We'd like to hear from companies like yours about what it's like to tender and contract with us. We are also keen to understand what would make us more appealing to businesses who haven't tendered for our work and what we should be doing differently. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2W72K/

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are drafting a category strategy which will analyse the supply base, market dynamics, trends, risks and opportunities to recommend how to procure our requirements for the future. We want to move away from the reactive nature of our contracts and become more proactive and aligned to the market place while enhancing social value, embracing innovation and improving efficiencies whilst continuing to respect our environment and deliver on the Climate Change Agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000615009
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380917
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313706700

Buyer Location

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380917
    Civil Engineering Market Research Survey - FLS spends approximately 15m GBP on civil engineering works per annum, with predominantly local micro and small businesses. We'd like to hear from companies like yours about what it's like to tender and contract with us. We are also keen to understand what would make us more appealing to businesses who haven't tendered for our work and what we should be doing differently. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2W72K/

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