Specialist Peatland Restoration

Notice Title

Specialist Peatland Restoration

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here https://forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland's Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. FLS has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland's forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland's people and environment. The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme. These services are split into two distinct types of operation. Part A: Lots 1-11 Site Rewetting, and Part B: Lots 12-14 Specialised Peatland Harvesting By 2027 onwards we expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government's policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits. The contract term is a maximum of five (5) years (three (3) initial years plus one optional extension of 24 months).

Lot Information

North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)

Region: North Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 1 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: North Lot Description: Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 2 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: West Lot Description: Lochaber Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 3 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: West Lot Description: Mull & Lochaline Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 4 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: West Lot Description: North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 5 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: West Lot Description: Kintyre (inc South Knapdale) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 6 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: Central Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 7 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: East Lot Description: North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 8 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: East Lot Description: Tay, Angus & Mearns Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 9 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: South Lot Description: South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 10 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: South Lot Description: South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran) Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.. Lot 11 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: West Lot Description: Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale) Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.. Lot 12 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: North & East Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.. Lot 13 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Region: Central, East & South Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus & Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) abd South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran) Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.. Lot 14 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching). 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: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000701206

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Latest Notice

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487211

Current Stage

Award

All Stages

Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice

Procurement Type

Standard

Procurement Category

Services

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open procedure

Tender Suitability

Not specified

Awardee Scale

SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value

£66,334,775 £10M-£100M

Lots Value

£66,334,775 £10M-£100M

Awards Value

Not specified

Contracts Value

£41,608,225 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date

31 Aug 20232 years ago

Submission Deadline

12 May 2023Expired

Future Notice Date

17 Nov 2022Expired

Award Date

29 Aug 20232 years ago

Contract Period

Not specified - Not specified

Recurrence

Autumn 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status

Complete

Lots Status

Active, 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

IV3 8NW

Postcode Area

Inverness

Country

Scotland

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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

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Local Authority

Highland

Electoral Ward

Inverness West

Westminster Constituency

Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

4

Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

Duncan Wemyss Ltd

ICD Contracting Limited

TAIGA UPLAND

Notice Documents

• https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL454776&idx=1
  26th July 2022 - Supplier Engagement Questionnaire
• https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454776
  Specialist Peatland Restoration - There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland's Forests and Land, including many which are afforested. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) are currently exploring all potential options and opportunities for procuring services to deliver specialist peatland restoration operations over the next 4 years and our intention is to commence a tender exercise, which is likely to result in a series of contract awards. It is anticipated that the new tender will be published later in the year of 2022 with contracts awarded around April 2023. In order to best inform the FLS approach to the future procurement of these services, it is essential that FLS understand the size, scope, capacity and future aspirations of the marketplace. FLS are therefore looking to both existing and potential suppliers to provide valuable insight into the services you can offer, your capacity, preferred work locations, preferred pricing mechanisms and more. The information you can provide is vital to our considerations as to how FLS move forward in delivering these requirements and develop a strategic approach to delivery of these services. PLEASE NOTE: This PIN is for information gathering purposes only and is NOT a call for competition. A response to this PIN shall not constitute any form of contract. There is no requirement to have read or replied to this notice and the attached questionnaire, suppliers will be entitled to submit their tender without any disadvantage.
• https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476254
  Specialist Peatland Restoration - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here https://forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland's Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. FLS has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland's forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland's people and environment. The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme. These services are split into two distinct types of operation. Part A: Lots 1-11 Site Rewetting, and Part B: Lots 12-14 Specialised Peatland Harvesting By 2027 onwards we expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government's policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits. The contract term is a maximum of five (5) years (three (3) initial years plus one optional extension of 24 months).
• https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487211
  Specialist Peatland Restoration - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here https://forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland's Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. FLS has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland's forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland's people and environment. The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme. These services are split into two distinct types of operation. Part A: Lots 1-11 Site Rewetting, and Part B: Lots 12-14 Specialised Peatland Harvesting By 2027 onwards we expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government's policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits. The contract term is a maximum of five (5) years (three (3) initial years plus one optional extension of 24 months).

Notice URLs

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• https://forestryandland.gov.scot
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