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FLS-2521 The Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'FLS-2521 The Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment' was conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland, headquartered in Inverness (UKM region). This tender falls under the 'goods' category within the environmental protection sector and involves delivery to various locations. The open procedure method was employed, with electronic submissions facilitated through PCS-Tender. The tender process proceeded from the planning stage to award, culminating in the contract being signed on 10th February 2026, valued at £244,070 GBP. Community benefits have been considered as part of this initiative, promoting local engagement. Key deadlines included a submission cut-off on 16th January 2026 and a subsequent award period commencement on the same day.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of grounds and plant equipment, particularly those with relevant experience and robust supply chain management systems. Suitable businesses are those able to meet stringent requirements such as environmental management, insurance cover, and supply chain transparency. Companies with expertise in sustainable practices, including adherence to UK Forestry Standard and carbon emission reduction, will find this procurement beneficial. Alistair Young Engineering Ltd, noted as the awarded contractor, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to successfully compete under these criteria, despite a competitive environment with three bids received. Businesses aiming to enter or expand within public sector contracts, especially those with a focus on environmental solutions, stand to gain from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLS-2521 The Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment

Notice Description

FLS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors

42415100 - Lifting trucks

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£244,070 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
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

Alistair Young Engineering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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