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Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services

Crown Estate Scotland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Crown Estate Scotland involves the Restock Programme Framework for forestry services. The procurement aimed to establish a framework agreement to facilitate ground preparation, groundworks, and tree planting across various estates in Northeast and South Scotland. The procedure was managed under the Open Procedure procurement method, with a focus on service offerings. The procurement stage is complete as of June 2026, with key contracts signed in April and June 2026. The services were intended to support the restock programme and were categorized under the CPV code for services, with delivery regions specified as UKM5 and UKM9.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry sector, particularly those with expertise in ground preparation and tree planting. SMEs specialised in forestry services had a strong foothold in this procurement, as evidenced by successful bids from companies like CK Forestry Contractors Ltd., Euroforest Silviculture, and McNeill Forestry. The framework agreement, with the potential to extend over four years, provides ongoing business growth prospects, allowing organisations to engage with Crown Estate Scotland in a meaningful and sustainable way. The involvement of larger firms like BNP Paribas Real Estate in forestry agent services highlights opportunities for collaboration between SMEs and larger enterprises within the substantial forestry services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services

Notice Description

Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") have a requirement to undertake the following forestry services. The Framework will be split into the following lotting structure: - Lot 1 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 2 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 3 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 4 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 5 - Forestry Agent Services - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Lot Information

Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate)

Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate)

Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Forestry Agent Services - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

The management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by CES staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of CES, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with CES staff and any other Rural Service Providers.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557255
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

45111291 - Site-development work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70332000 - Non-residential property services

77200000 - Forestry services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77231000 - Forestry management services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
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
Crown Estate Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CK Forestry Contractors

Euroforest Silviculture

BNP Paribas Real Estate

McNeill Forestry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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