This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Tender

26 Apr 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is conducting an open tender process for the "Geotechnical Works Framework" aimed at executing essential geotechnical works to enhance safety at FLS sites. The procurement focuses on various operations including slope reinforcement, tree felling, and installation of protective infrastructure. This tender is registered under works as its main procurement category, with a total estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 31 May 2021, with an award period commencing shortly thereafter.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geotechnical engineering, environmental services, and related fields. Companies capable of offering diverse techniques such as rock removal, vegetation management, and drone services would be particularly suited to compete. The successful bidders will be expected to demonstrate quality and competitive pricing, with an emphasis on meeting specific operational requirements detailed in the tender documents.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Geotechnical Works Framework

Notice Description

1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CAN Geotechnical Ltd

Geo Rope Ltd

SG ELite

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412991
    Geotechnical Works Framework - 1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426239
    Geotechnical Works Framework - 1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

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