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Loch Katrine

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness, has awarded a contract for the "Loch Katrine" project under its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework for Woodland Establishment across Scotland. The procurement, completed on 18th February 2025, focuses on services within the environmental protection industry category and involves woodland establishment activities on a 313-hectare site. The contract, valued at £1,874,799.3, was awarded to DMFCA Ltd following an open procurement process. The awarded contract covers planting, maintenance, and additional bio-remediation tasks, with Forestry and Land Scotland acting as the Forestry Works Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations as per the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry management, environmental protection, and land restoration. With a focus on various tasks such as tree planting, ground maintenance, and ecological rehabilitation, it is well-suited for companies that have expertise in these areas. Both SMEs and larger entities can benefit from engaging in such dynamic projects that offer substantial financial rewards and the chance to contribute to long-term environmental sustainability initiatives managed by a reputable public body like Forestry and Land Scotland. Businesses with capabilities in managing large-scale environmental projects and compliance with strict regulatory standards will find this contract a strong opportunity for business growth and establishing a presence in Scotland's forestry management sector.

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Notice Title

Loch Katrine

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Woodland Establishment by means of a competition against Lot 2 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Woodland Establishment across Scotland Ref FW0049 for the following site: FLS-165-C FLS-164-C Loch Katrine Total: 313ha Lot 2 planting and maintenance contracts involve delivering woodland establishment on sites in Forestry and Land Scotland ownership, these may include but will not be restricted to coalfield restoration, brownfield and slope stabilisation projects. The enabling work may include bio-remediation of the sites using Water Treated Sewage Cake or other organic materials. Where organic matter is used it will be incorporated into the often newly de-compacted Soil Forming Material. FLS will be the Forestry Works Manager (FWM) for the delivery of all Lot 2 Call-off Contracts. Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations. This will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Sites may be operating under Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). Where applicable, it is a requirement for the Contractor to comply with the site safety regulations as set out by the principle contractor.

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 Woodland Establishment by means of a competition against Lot 2 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Woodland Establishment across Scotland Ref FW0049 for the following site: FLS-164-C Loch Katrine Total: 313ha Lot 2 planting and maintenance contracts involve delivering woodland establishment on sites in Forestry and Land Scotland ownership, these may include but will not be restricted to coalfield restoration, brownfield and slope stabilisation projects. The enabling work may include bio-remediation of the sites using Water Treated Sewage Cake or other organic materials. Where organic matter is used it will be incorporated into the often newly de-compacted Soil Forming Material. FLS will be the Forestry Works Manager (FWM) for the delivery of all Lot 2 Call-off Contracts. Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations. This will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Sites may be operating under Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). Where applicable, it is a requirement for the Contractor to comply with the site safety regulations as set out by the principle contractor.. Competition against Lot 2 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) FW0049 Woodland Creation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790995
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524179
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
£1,874,799 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 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

DMFCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524179
    Loch Katrine - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Woodland Establishment by means of a competition against Lot 2 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Woodland Establishment across Scotland Ref FW0049 for the following site: FLS-165-C FLS-164-C Loch Katrine Total: 313ha Lot 2 planting and maintenance contracts involve delivering woodland establishment on sites in Forestry and Land Scotland ownership, these may include but will not be restricted to coalfield restoration, brownfield and slope stabilisation projects. The enabling work may include bio-remediation of the sites using Water Treated Sewage Cake or other organic materials. Where organic matter is used it will be incorporated into the often newly de-compacted Soil Forming Material. FLS will be the Forestry Works Manager (FWM) for the delivery of all Lot 2 Call-off Contracts. Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations. This will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Sites may be operating under Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). Where applicable, it is a requirement for the Contractor to comply with the site safety regulations as set out by the principle contractor.

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