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title: "Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas"
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# Design of Forestry Felling and Civil Works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f11c389d-d801-4eb6-8c8a-15466b03303d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the design of forestry felling and civil works at Glen Mallan/Glen Douglas in Scotland. This procurement relates to site preparation and clearance work, specifically focusing on ground-stabilisation tasks. The tender is being conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, which is above the threshold. Key deadlines include the closing of the tender period on 10th October 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 1st September 2026. The procurement falls within the works category and is valued at £250,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and ecological surveys, particularly those with expertise in slope stability and water management solutions. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs and VCSEs, companies with capabilities in timber extraction and liaising with environmental regulators will find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio in delivering comprehensive engineering support throughout design and construction phases. The Ministry of Defence's involvement provides an opportunity to establish a relationship with a key governmental entity in the defence sector, potentially leading to future collaborations.

## Notice

Design of: - 1. Evaluation of existing slope stability and stabilisation solutions (netting and anchors); 2. Detailed methodology for tree felling along steep incline slopes, whilst maintaining slope stability; 3. Specification of both temporary and permanent slope stabilisation solutions; 4. Specification of both temporary and permanent surface water management solutions; 5. Temporary works (platforms and roads to allow timber extraction); 6. Ecology (surveys, watching brief; potential liaison with Nature Scotland); 7. Liaison with stakeholders (DIO, MOD, FLS; Argyll & Bute Council; SEPA) as required; 8. Provide ongoing Engineering support/overview during the construction phases; 9. Provide gateway reports at end of each design and construction phases; 10. Provide detailed completion report at end of the works with any further future recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9833715-5856-4c10-a125-31b95a585c02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ROSYTH |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 2BL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Rosyth |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9833715-5856-4c10-a125-31b95a585c02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9833715-5856-4c10-a125-31b95a585c02
  30th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60329
  Link to Opportunity Listing

## Notice URLs

- http://www.landmarcsolutions.com

## Provenance

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