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30 Apr 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland, in conjunction with the Scottish Government, has recently concluded the award stage for the procurement of a "Water Vole Project Officer" under the contract titled FLS-1034. This procurement falls within the horticultural services industry category, specifically targeting the Central Region. The process commenced with a tender period starting on 4th January 2025. The contract was awarded to Trossachs Ecology, with a contract value of £42,432.00. The awarded contract is currently active, reflecting the completion of the award process.

This tender presents multiple business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in environmental and ecological consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in conservation projects or have expertise in managing and supporting wildlife projects would find the procurement process suited to their capabilities. Participating and securing contracts such as this could enhance business visibility and promote future collaboration opportunities with public organisations like Forestry and Land Scotland. With multiple suppliers bidding, the procurement process underscores the competitive landscape, inviting skilled and knowledgeable firms to engage and potentially expand their service footprint within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of FLS-1034 Water Vole Project Officer

Notice Description

Dear SupplierWe are inviting quotes for FLS-1034 Water Vole Project Officer for Central Region. Please read through the attached brief document for full details of the requirement.Yours sincerelyJoan Easton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,432 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Ross MacArthur Contractors

Trossachs Ecology

Venesky Brown Ltd

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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