Planning

PIN - Geotechnical Works

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is planning a procurement process for geotechnical works, as detailed in a Prior Information Notice (PIN) published on 16 January 2025. This notice, part of the planning stage, invites market engagement and seeks input from potential service providers. The procurement falls under the category of environmental protection within the works sector and pertains to locations in the UKM region. Key information and a questionnaire, which needs to be completed and submitted by 3:00 PM on 24 January 2025, are available to interested suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical works to engage with a significant public entity, Forestry and Land Scotland. Companies experienced in environmental protection and infrastructure development within the forestry sector will find this contract particularly beneficial. By participating in the market engagement exercise, businesses can influence the procurement strategy and potentially secure a long-term partnership with FLS, fostering business growth and expanding their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Geotechnical Works

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a Contract with an external service provider for the provision of Geotechnical Works. As part of the development process for the procurement strategy Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). Full details can be found in the documentation provided with this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a Contract with an external service provider for the provision of Geotechnical Works. As part of the development process for the procurement strategy, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). Full details can be found in the documentation provided with this notice.. Scotland Excel is the collaborative procurement organisation acting on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities. This tender is being arranged on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland. The Contracting Authority for this Procurement will be Forestry and Land Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788077
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521970
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2025Expired
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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