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Trossachs Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland has awarded a contract for Trossachs Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations, classified under the environmental protection category. The contracting authority, located in Inverness, UKM, required services for ground preparation and mechanised establishment operations in the Trossachs. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID FLS-693, is now at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 2nd December 2024. The procurement method was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, necessary to comply with the UK's Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The total value of the contract is £75,120 GBP.

The awarded tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry services, including trench mounding, V-drain, brash raking, and high/low specification access track construction. SMEs, particularly those involved in environmental protection and forestry operations, would find this contract ideal for business growth. The contract exemplifies how niche service providers in the forestry industry can secure government contracts despite limited competition, as evidenced by Bw forestry Ltd being the sole bidder and supplier for this contract.

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Notice Title

Trossachs Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland requires the provision of Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations in the Trossachs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland requires the provision of Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations in the Trossachs following the completion of harvesting operations and on woodland creation sites where ground needs to be prepared for forest establishment. The services required under the contract include Trench Mounding, V-Drain, Brash Raking, High/Low Specification Access Track Construction and Excavator (Machine & Operator).

Procurement Information

The provision of the services are required to deliver FLS's restock programme and achieve compliance with The UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786303
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BW FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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