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Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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02 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland has awarded a framework call-off contract titled "Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region" under procurement reference FLS-1943-A. This project falls within the services category and focuses on environmental protection within the UKM region, specifically Inverness. The contract was part of an open procurement procedure and is currently at the award stage, formalized on 1st July 2025. The direct award was conducted through their overarching framework agreement on soil surveys, with a contract value of £77,737.50.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in soil surveys and peatland projects. The contract was awarded to The James Hutton Institute, an SME, highlighting potential opportunities for similar small and medium-sized enterprises within the UK or those targeting environmental projects. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate business growth by enhancing portfolios in government-focused environmental services, thereby increasing visibility and credibility in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South 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-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South 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-r6ebe6-0000811829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540510
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
£77,737 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
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

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540510
    Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region - This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South 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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