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High Carlingcraig Woodland Establishment

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "High Carlingcraig Woodland Establishment" was awarded by Forestry and Land Scotland, a public body based in Inverness, UK. This service contract falls under the industry category of environmental protection. The tender involved the establishment of woodland projects on the National Forest Estate, led by the buyer organisation, with a total contract value of £188,741.48. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender status is marked as complete as of the award date of September 21, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in services related to woodland establishment, including cultivation and fencing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forestry and environmental management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder, Scottish Woodlands Ltd, secured the contract with a subcontracting opportunity related to forestry works. The nature of the contract requires compliance with industry standards, biosecurity precautions, and legislation, offering a growth opportunity for businesses with relevant capabilities and experience in the forestry sector.

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Notice Title

High Carlingcraig Woodland Establishment

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Woodland Establishment against Lot 1 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) FW0049 for a site at High Carlingcraig- 35.9ha. Lot 1 is where FLS will award woodland creation afforestation projects on the National Forest Estate to suppliers on a DPS. The projects are 5 year projects (3+2) and will be a combination of commercial and amenity woodland establishment, on sites across Scotland. The Contractor will undertake the responsibility of the Forest Works Manager (FWM) to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the industry standards, guidelines and best practice. The Contractor will 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, and protection of the crop from damaging agents. Contractors are expected to be able to source all specified provenances of plant material or suggest suitable alternatives Due to the risk of disease, current FLS policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in Great Britain, due to the risk of hybridisation of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB), current FLS policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure welfare provision on site is fully compliant with legislation and FLS requirements. Contractors will be expected to have appropriate biosecurity precautions in place for all sub-contractors, contractors and supervisors working on or visiting FLS sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Woodland Establishment against Lot 1 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) FW0049 for a site at High Carlingcraig - 35.9 ha. Lot 1 is where FLS will award woodland creation afforestation projects on the National Forest Estate to suppliers on a DPS. The projects are 5 year projects (3+2) and will be a combination of commercial and amenity woodland establishment, on sites across Scotland. The Contractor will undertake the responsibility of the Forest Works Manager (FWM) to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the industry standards, guidelines and best practice. The Contractor will 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, and protection of the crop from damaging agents. Contractors are expected to be able to source all specified provenances of plant material or suggest suitable alternatives Due to the risk of disease, current FLS policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in Great Britain, due to the risk of hybridisation of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB), current FLS policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure welfare provision on site is fully compliant with legislation and FLS requirements. Contractors will be expected to have appropriate biosecurity precautions in place for all sub-contractors, contractors and supervisors working on or visiting FLS sites.. Competition against Lot 1 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) FW0049 Woodland Creation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745296
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488807
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,741 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20232 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WOODLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488807
    High Carlingcraig Woodland Establishment - Forestry and Land Scotland had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Woodland Establishment against Lot 1 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) FW0049 for a site at High Carlingcraig- 35.9ha. Lot 1 is where FLS will award woodland creation afforestation projects on the National Forest Estate to suppliers on a DPS. The projects are 5 year projects (3+2) and will be a combination of commercial and amenity woodland establishment, on sites across Scotland. The Contractor will undertake the responsibility of the Forest Works Manager (FWM) to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the industry standards, guidelines and best practice. The Contractor will 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, and protection of the crop from damaging agents. Contractors are expected to be able to source all specified provenances of plant material or suggest suitable alternatives Due to the risk of disease, current FLS policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in Great Britain, due to the risk of hybridisation of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB), current FLS policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure welfare provision on site is fully compliant with legislation and FLS requirements. Contractors will be expected to have appropriate biosecurity precautions in place for all sub-contractors, contractors and supervisors working on or visiting FLS sites.

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