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FM Operations - Lochaber South

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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27 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry and Land Scotland organisation has completed a procurement process for FM Operations - Lochaber South in the services category. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aimed to rapidly plant a felled site and required operations to establish sites in Lochaber - South. The value of the active contract awarded to Terras Forestry Company amounts to £291,142.70, with the contract being signed on 27th October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in forestry operations and maintenance services to compete for contracts with Forestry and Land Scotland. The focus of the tender is on rapid planting activities to improve forest structure in the specified region. Businesses with expertise in forestry services, particularly in planting programmes, restocking, and maintenance operations, would be well-suited to engage in this tender opportunity and potentially expand their business through collaboration with the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

FM Operations - Lochaber South

Notice Description

Rapid planting of a felled site can minimise weed growth (and hence reduce herbicide use) and the loss of nutrients / sediment from sites which may be needed to help improve the forest structure. Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) therefore require the planting programme including Restock and Beat-up and maintenance operations required to establish sites, excluding fencing, deer management and ground preparation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Rapid planting of a felled site can minimise weed growth (and hence reduce herbicide use) and the loss of nutrients / sediment from sites which may be needed to help improve the forest structure. Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) therefore require the planting programme including Restock and Beat-up and maintenance operations required to establish sites, excluding fencing, deer management and ground preparation.

Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/Notice_unPubView.aspx?ID=687678 Post tender negotiations failed to identify any interested parties. The work required is timebound requiring to be completed prior to this years planting season. Engagement with suppliers have failed to identify any alternative suppliers with capacity to carry out services in this specific area, within this specific timeframe

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491422
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,142 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 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

TERRAS FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491422
    FM Operations - Lochaber South - Rapid planting of a felled site can minimise weed growth (and hence reduce herbicide use) and the loss of nutrients / sediment from sites which may be needed to help improve the forest structure. Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) therefore require the planting programme including Restock and Beat-up and maintenance operations required to establish sites, excluding fencing, deer management and ground preparation.

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