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Preparation of 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) within South Lanarkshire

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the preparation of twelve Urban Woodland Management Plans across various locations within South Lanarkshire. This initiative is classified under the industry category of General Public Services, specifically focusing on environmental and sustainability services. The procurement followed a selective method using a Restricted procedure, with the contract awarded on 4 February 2026 to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment. The procurement is connected to the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework, Lot 8b, and aims to meet Scottish Forestry standards by aligning to potential funding opportunities for nature restoration. The implementation will occur throughout sites including Stoneymeadows, Hamilton Low Parks, and Lanark Loch, fostering ecological progress within the UKM95 region.

This tender contributes to business growth opportunities by engaging firms with expertise in environmental management and sustainability solutions. Ideal contenders are service providers skilled in ecosystem assessments and forestry management, considering the tender’s emphasis on carbon storage and flood mitigation. Businesses that met quality metrics and offered competitive pricing, such as SMEs in environmental consultancy, would find themselves fitting to partake in such projects. The procurement framework encouraged a mini competition focusing on a Price/Quality strategy to select the most economically advantageous bidder, ensuring small and medium-sized enterprises can effectively compete in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Preparation of 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) within South Lanarkshire

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council require to appoint a suitable Service Provider to Prepare 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) at twelve locations throughout South Lanarkshire as follows: Site 1: Stoneymeadows Site 2: Kittoch Water Site 3: Red Burn Site 4: Neilston, Earnock and Cadzow Burn/Glen Site 5: Hamilton Low Parks Site 6: Backmuir Site 7: Jocks Burn Site 8: Mauldslie and Brownlie Site 9: Morgan Glen Site 10: Lanark Loch Site 11: Lesmahagow Site 12: Mossneuk The Council is commissioning development of 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) for its own tree features within the Broadleaved Nature Network, funded through Nature Restoration Funding (NRF). The aim of is to meet Scottish Forestry (SF) standards complying with their UWMP template and guidance. The commission will consider and align the UWMP to other potential funding opportunities. To support such funding applications, and engage stakeholders, the Commission also includes a high level and basic indication of ecosystem service to help illustrate the assets benefits like carbon storage and flood mitigation etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To secure best value for the Council, the Procurement Service identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: Framework: ESPO's Consultancy Services Framework (664_25) Lot: Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability Framework Period: 1 September 2025 until 31 August 2027 with an extension option of up to 31 August 2029. It was agreed that the requirement would be carried out via mini competition. Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis. The following weightings were used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical) 60% Price (Commercial) 40% The successful Bidder was the one which achieved the highest combined quality / price score.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549470
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,474 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Cannon
Contact Email
peter.cannon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454353

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549470
    Preparation of 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) within South Lanarkshire - South Lanarkshire Council require to appoint a suitable Service Provider to Prepare 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) at twelve locations throughout South Lanarkshire as follows: Site 1: Stoneymeadows Site 2: Kittoch Water Site 3: Red Burn Site 4: Neilston, Earnock and Cadzow Burn/Glen Site 5: Hamilton Low Parks Site 6: Backmuir Site 7: Jocks Burn Site 8: Mauldslie and Brownlie Site 9: Morgan Glen Site 10: Lanark Loch Site 11: Lesmahagow Site 12: Mossneuk The Council is commissioning development of 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans (UWMP) for its own tree features within the Broadleaved Nature Network, funded through Nature Restoration Funding (NRF). The aim of is to meet Scottish Forestry (SF) standards complying with their UWMP template and guidance. The commission will consider and align the UWMP to other potential funding opportunities. To support such funding applications, and engage stakeholders, the Commission also includes a high level and basic indication of ecosystem service to help illustrate the assets benefits like carbon storage and flood mitigation etc.

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