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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland has completed the award of a framework call-off contract for soil surveys across various sites in the FLS North Region. The contract, part of the overarching framework number FW0074, was awarded using an open procedure under the services category, specifically for environmental protection purposes. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract becoming active as of 18th May 2026. The total contract value is £76,113.12, signed with the supplier Andy Kennedy, and covers the area designated as the North Region within the UK, specifically in the UKM. As noted, the classification of this procurement falls under the CPV code 77000000.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in soil surveys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, will find this contract beneficial for showcasing expertise and expanding market presence within the environmental protection industry. Enterprises with capabilities in providing soil surveying and analysis services within public or private sectors should find such procurement opportunities advantageous for business growth, capitalising on strategic public sector frameworks to establish long-term collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Call-Off Contract for Soil Surveys - FLS North Region

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice for a Framework Call-Off Contract for Soil Surveys in FLS North Region - Various Sites. This is a Direct Award Call Off from Overarching Framework Number FW0074

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice for a Framework Call Off Contract for Soil Surveys in FLS North Region - Various Sites. This is a Direct Award Call Off from Overarching Framework Number FW0074.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836399
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559369
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,113 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ANDY KENNEDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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