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title: "Geotechnical Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a9f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Geotechnical Works Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a9f2

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland has initiated a tender for the "Geotechnical Works Framework" aimed at addressing geotechnical works necessary for safety and infrastructure at FLS sites. This procurement, classified under civil engineering works (CPV code 45200000), is being conducted through an open procedure, with an estimated value of £5,000,000. The tender period concluded on 31st May 2021, with the award period commencing shortly thereafter. Interested suppliers should note that this framework will consist of a maximum of five awarded suppliers, with the potential for contract modifications based on operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering a range of geotechnical solutions such as slope reinforcement and rock removal. Businesses equipped with the necessary certifications and technical qualifications, including those employing innovative technologies like drones, will be well-suited to compete in this framework. The expectation for proactive community benefits and environmental protection may also incentivise SMEs focused on sustainable practices to participate.

## Notice

1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021612-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CAN GEOTECHNICAL; GEO ROPE; SG ELITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021612-2021
- 26 Apr 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008833-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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