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Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process for "Geotechnical Works and Associated Services" is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), located in Inverness. This tender belongs to the industry category of environmental protection and covers geotechnical works across Scotland's national forests and land. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key activities outlined as both planned and emergency geotechnical works. Interested suppliers need to note the tender submission deadline set for 22nd June 2026, followed by the commencement of the award period. The procurement is structured as an open procedure, offering substantial opportunities within the UKM region with a contract value estimated at £5,000,000.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity for companies skilled in geotechnical and consultancy services. The project entails diverse tasks such as rock and soil slope reinforcement, installation of protection measures against rock falls, and comprehensive planning consultancy services. Such a contract would be ideal for businesses specialising in environmental and geotechnical engineering, substantial fieldwork, and emergency response management. The inclusion of a framework agreement further extends the opportunity for ongoing collaboration, making it perfect for contractors with a robust portfolio in managing large-scale environmental projects and the capability to deliver sustained consultancy and physical interventions. Businesses able to offer innovative, compliant, and sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) require contractors to deliver geotechnical works and consultancy services across Scotland's national forests and land. The Contractor will provide a combination of planned and emergency geotechnical works, acting as Principal Contractor and, where required, Principal Designer under CDM 2015. All works must comply with Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB), the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), British Standards, and Eurocodes. The scope includes: -Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; -Rock removal and scaling; -Small scale tree felling and extraction; -Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and nonroad engines); -Removal of vegetation and arboreal control to enable geotechnical works and inspections; -Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); -Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; -Provide emergency response to geotechnical incidents; -Chainsaw work as required; -Use of drones as required; -Design and Build (Principal Contractor/Principal Designer roles); -Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure; and -Undertake and record geotechnical asset inspections including any necessary site preparation to enable inspections, e.g vegetation clearance, as well as carry out necessary maintenance and recording of inspections. In addition to physical geotechnical works, the Framework includes a comprehensive range of geoenvironmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, scientific, and planning consultancy services to support FLS in the sustainable management of Scotland's national forests and land. These services are essential for informing design decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating environmental and geotechnical risks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a Contract with an external service providers for the provision of Geotechnical Works and Associated Services. The framework agreement may be used by Forestry and Land Scotland and Transport Scotland. Scotland Excel are delivering this procurement exercise on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland however are not party to management of the contract. The Contracting Authority will be Forestry and Land Scotland. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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=MAY555492
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

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

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to 4 year contract period ending.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521970&idx=1
    16th January 2025 - Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521970
    PIN - Geotechnical Works - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555492
    Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) require contractors to deliver geotechnical works and consultancy services across Scotland's national forests and land. The Contractor will provide a combination of planned and emergency geotechnical works, acting as Principal Contractor and, where required, Principal Designer under CDM 2015. All works must comply with Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB), the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), British Standards, and Eurocodes. The scope includes: -Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; -Rock removal and scaling; -Small scale tree felling and extraction; -Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and nonroad engines); -Removal of vegetation and arboreal control to enable geotechnical works and inspections; -Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); -Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; -Provide emergency response to geotechnical incidents; -Chainsaw work as required; -Use of drones as required; -Design and Build (Principal Contractor/Principal Designer roles); -Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure; and -Undertake and record geotechnical asset inspections including any necessary site preparation to enable inspections, e.g vegetation clearance, as well as carry out necessary maintenance and recording of inspections. In addition to physical geotechnical works, the Framework includes a comprehensive range of geoenvironmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, scientific, and planning consultancy services to support FLS in the sustainable management of Scotland's national forests and land. These services are essential for informing design decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating environmental and geotechnical risks.

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