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Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1941 - Soil Survey of East Lussa National Soils Fund - West Region

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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02 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry and Land Scotland has recently completed a procurement process by awarding the Framework Call off Contract FLS-1941 for conducting a soil survey in the East Lussa National Soils Fund, West Region. The procurement, categorised under environmental protection services, was conducted using an open procedure. This contract has been directly awarded to The James Hutton Institute under the overarching Framework Agreement (ref: FW0074). The contract was signed on 1st July 2025, with a value of £57,919.62. The buying organisation, Forestry and Land Scotland, is based in Inverness. The procurement process reached the award stage on 2nd October 2025, as indicated in the award notice.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in soil surveys. SMEs, like The James Hutton Institute, that have a strong track record in environmental and geographical sciences, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in similar future procurement processes could facilitate expansion and growth within this industry sector. The open procedure highlights opportunities for businesses both within the UK and internationally to participate, provided they meet the required criteria and standards set by the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1941 - Soil Survey of East Lussa National Soils Fund - West Region

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1941 - Soil Survey of East Lussa National Soils Fund - West Region. This is a Direct Award Call off from Forestry and Land Scotland overarching Framework Agreement for Soil Survers (ref: FW0074).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1941 - Soil Survey of East Lussa National Soils Fund - West Region. This is a Direct Award Call off from Forestry and Land Scotland overarching Framework Agreement for Soil Survers (ref: FW0074).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811822
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£57,919 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540509
    Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1941 - Soil Survey of East Lussa National Soils Fund - West Region - This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1941 - Soil Survey of East Lussa National Soils Fund - West Region. This is a Direct Award Call off from Forestry and Land Scotland overarching Framework Agreement for Soil Survers (ref: FW0074).

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