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Fertiliser (Rock Phosphate)

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland, aimed at acquiring fertilisers, specifically Rock Phosphate, to support the National Forest estate, managed on behalf of the Scottish Government. The industry category falls under Environmental Protection, with a CPV classification of 03440000, indicating the supply of goods. This agreement involves deliveries across various regions in Scotland. The procurement process has reached the award stage, completed with Origin UK Operations Ltd, t/a Origin Fertilisers, being the chosen supplier. The contract was signed on 18th September 2025, with an estimated value of £200,000, and is set to extend until 18th May 2029 to align with existing framework agreements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of agricultural or environmental products, particularly those capable of providing consistent, quality fertilisers across Scotland. The limited procurement method, initiated due to an absence of viable options from open competition, suggests a streamlined, focused approach ideal for larger, well-established firms like Origin UK Operations Ltd. Companies specialising in large-scale supply chain logistics and those looking to expand within the public sector environmental management space could find growth opportunities here. The tender's long-term nature and alignment with governmental frameworks provide a stable foundation for business development.

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Notice Title

Fertiliser (Rock Phosphate)

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Agreement is to supply FLS with required fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Agreement is to supply FLS with required fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810691
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539599
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months 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

ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LTD, T/A ORIGIN FERTILISERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539599
    Fertiliser (Rock Phosphate) - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages the National Forest estate on behalf of the Scottish Government Further information on who we are and what we do can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ This Agreement is to supply FLS with required fertilisers. The amounts used and locations will vary with Regional and Nursery programmes.

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