Award

Reservoir Inspection Services

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the awarding of a Framework Call-Off Contract for "Reservoir Inspection Services" by Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness. This procurement falls under the industry category of Environmental Protection, specifically targeting services related to reservoir inspections. The contract was awarded following an open procurement method under the Scotland Excel Framework for Building Construction Consultancy, Lot 2. The award stage is complete, with the contract signed on 24th November 2025. The involved parties are primarily located within the UK, specifically in the UKM region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in building construction consultancy and reservoir inspections. Although a single large supplier, Fairhurst, was awarded this contract, the provision of these vital services could encourage similar businesses to position themselves for future opportunities within the Scotland Excel Framework. Companies specialising in environmental consultancy and possessing the capability to participate in competitive, open procedures will find this type of contract conducive to business growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Reservoir Inspection Services

Notice Description

This Award Notice relates to a Framework Call-Off Contract for FLS-2152 - Reservoir Inspection Services. The contract has been awarded following a competitive selection procedure conducted under the overarching Scotland Excel Framework (Ref. 0920 - Building Construction Consultancy), Lot 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was a competitive selection procedure carried out under the Scotland Excel Framework for Building Construction Consultancy (Ref: 0920) for the provision of Reservoir Inspection Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548975
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,526 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 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

FAIRHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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