Planning

Ground Preparation

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Planning

01 Dec 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Forestry and Land Scotland, a body governed by public law operating in the environmental protection sector. The contracting process, titled "Ground Preparation," falls under the services category and is in the planning stage. The procurement involves providing ground preparation and mechanised establishment services in Scotland. The procurement notice was published on 1st December 2022, with future notices expected on 17th January 2023.

Businesses specialised in environmental services, forestry, and land management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity lies in providing ground preparation and tending services in a safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Interested parties should review the requirements and amendments made to the lotting structure. This tender presents a chance for businesses to contribute to the establishment of new tree crops in Scotland's National Forest and Land, ultimately supporting woodland creation and sustainable forestry practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Preparation

Notice Description

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. Following the lessons from the previous ground preparation tender FLS are looking to amend the lotting structure in the next tender

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000715447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465781
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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