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WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is currently in the tender phase of its procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of validation and verification services for its Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects. The contract, valued at £315,000, will be concluded through an open procedure covering environmental protection services under a central purchasing body. This project is geographically focused in the UKM region, and submissions are required by 20th August 2025. The services contract is expected to commence in January 2026, with an initial duration of 24 months and potential extensions for an additional two 12-month periods. Services must be delivered electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform, adhering to electronic submission methods.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in environmental protection and carbon verification to expand their portfolios by providing high-quality services to a key Scottish governmental body. Companies with expertise in validation and verification, particularly in sectors related to carbon project certifications, will find this invitation particularly relevant. With a high emphasis on quality (70%) alongside price (30%) as award criteria, the contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses capable of meeting these standards and seeking stable, potentially long-term engagement with public sector projects. Furthermore, prospective suppliers get the chance to be involved in a robust framework agreement, contributing significant value through the impactful oversight of carbon-related environmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland has a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external suppliers for the provision of validation and/or verification, by an approved body, of their pipeline of Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects.

Lot Information

Peatland Code

The provision of Peatland Code Validation and Verification Services.. 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.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period will commence in January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a maximum of an additional two 12-month periods. The decision on whether to exercise the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS.

Woodland Carbon Code

The provision of Woodland Carbon Code Validation and Verification Services. 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.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period will commence in January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a maximum of an additional two 12-month periods. The decision on whether to exercise the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791517
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547075
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Roughly 9-months prior to the expiry of this framework agreement subject to extension periods being executed.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Soil Association Certification

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525439
    WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying - FLS have a growing pipeline of carbon projects which will be reaching verification deadlines in the period June 2027-2030 and beyond. As such, FLS has a requirement to put in place a framework agreement with suppliers to carry out Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code validation (at the start of the project) and Verification (every 5-10 years to check progress) services on all FLS carbon projects. This will also include the requirement to carry out Woodland Carbon Code verification surveys. Market consultation is an important part of the procurement process and gives us an opportunity to consider your specialist opinion and expertise. As such we are requesting all interested suppliers complete the below survey by COB '21st March 2025'. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfForestryAndLandScotlandCarbonProjectsVerificationAndValidationServices
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534367
    WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying - Forestry and Land Scotland has a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external suppliers for the provision of validation and/or verification, by an approved body, of their pipeline of Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547075
    WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying - Forestry and Land Scotland has a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external suppliers for the provision of validation and/or verification, by an approved body, of their pipeline of Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects.

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