Tender

Worksite Statutory Safety & Temporary Site Signs

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking an external service provider for the "Worksite Statutory Safety & Temporary Site Signs" contract. This tender, currently active under the procurement stage, falls within the environmental protection sector and utilises the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract involves the provision of various worksite-related signs, predominantly made from CORREX plastic, with outcomes delivered across numerous locations in Scotland. Interested suppliers should note that the procurement process follows a selective method with a restricted procedure, and submissions are to be completed electronically by 15 August 2025. The initial contract period starts on 5 September 2025, lasting 24 months, with a potential extension up to four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in signage production, especially those equipped to deliver high-quality outdoor and temporary signs. Companies suited for this bid would benefit from having prior experience servicing large, geographically distributed contracts similar to those of Forestry and Land Scotland. As the requirements are reserved for supported businesses, firms with capabilities in providing sheltered employment or similar supported business models will have a competitive edge in the bidding process. This contract not only ensures consistent work over its duration but also offers potential renewals due to the ongoing demand for signage within Forestry and Land Scotland's operations, further supporting long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Worksite Statutory Safety & Temporary Site Signs

Notice Description

FLS has a requirement to put in place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of worksite, statutory safety and other temporary signs mainly made of CORREX (corrugated plastic). The requirement will follow a further competition under the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System; Requirements Reserved for Supported Businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS intends to award a contract for the printing, production, and delivery of high-quality outdoor temporary site signs, and permanent MTB tile signs under the Scottish Government Supported Business DPS, ref SP-23-011. This contract is intended to ensure consistent quality and timely supply of signage materials to support visitor engagement, site safety, and operational messaging across the FLS estate. The requirement covers specified Forestry and Land Scotland locations, throughout Scotland. Signage will be delivered to designated delivery points as defined in individual call-off orders. Suppliers must have the capacity to service these locations in line with agreed delivery timescales. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 05th September 2025 for an initial period of two years (24 months), with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The maximum potential contract duration is four years.

Renewal: Statutory safety and worksite signage will always be a requirement for FLS operations and therefore a renewal tender will be required. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months with with 2 optional 12 month extensions (48 months total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536592
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03440000 - Forestry products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re tendered at the end of the agreement

Notice Status

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

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
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536592
    Worksite Statutory Safety & Temporary Site Signs - FLS has a requirement to put in place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of worksite, statutory safety and other temporary signs mainly made of CORREX (corrugated plastic). The requirement will follow a further competition under the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System; Requirements Reserved for Supported Businesses.

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