Planning

Deer Larder Waster Management

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has initiated a public procurement process titled "Deer Larder Waste Management" involved in the environmental protection sector. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a key date set for 2 October 2026, when further future notices are expected. Located primarily in the UK, with specific regions detailed in Scotland, this opportunity covers multiple lots for services related to waste management at 39 FLS Deer Larders. This process invites input from the industry as part of a Prior Information Notice, which commenced on 23 June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in waste management, particularly those with expertise in handling wildlife waste. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and efficient service delivery stand to benefit from engaging with this tender. Companies that have experience in environmental services with a focus on sustainable waste management are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which could potentially enhance their footprint within the public sector and foster long-term growth.

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Notice Title

Deer Larder Waster Management

Notice Description

FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Lot Information

West A

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

North B

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

North A

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

West B

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

East A

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

East B

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Central A

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Central B

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

South A

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

South B

As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835333
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558518
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 2 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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
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, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority: Highland
Electoral Ward: Inverness West
Westminster Constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558518&idx=1
23rd June 2026 - Lot Locations
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558518
Deer Larder Waster Management - FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Notice URLs

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