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title: "FW0074 Framework Agreement for Soil Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f891"
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# FW0074 Framework Agreement for Soil Surveys

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f891

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has recently completed the award of the procurement process for the "FW0074 Framework Agreement for Soil Surveys." The contracting authority, FLS, based in Inverness, United Kingdom, aimed to manage the national forest estate through soil surveys. The tender was divided into three lots covering different regions of Scotland: North & West, Central and East, and South. The total contract value across the lots is 3,628,000 GBP. The suppliers, the James Hutton Institute and Andy Kennedy, have been awarded contracts for the North & West and Central and East regions, respectively.

This procurement opportunity provides scope for business growth in the survey services industry, particularly for companies with expertise in soil surveys within the UK. The mandatory payment of the Real Living Wage for staff and the focus on community benefits underline the ethical considerations within this tender. Businesses with experience in soil surveying, GIS data handling, and environmental land assessments would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method used was an open procedure, offering transparency in the evaluation and award criteria, facilitating fair competition among potential suppliers.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to procure a number of soil surveys to meet our requirement to manage the national forest estate. Survey requirements procured through this Framework include; - Site/soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land. - Recording the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification. - Mapping Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format. - Delivering all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables. - Producing written reports for each site - Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. Detailed mapping of peatland types in a mosaic and peat depth probing - Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

### Lot Information

North & West Region

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manage the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ FLS has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. This Lot is for the North and West regions of Scotland. The aim of this tender is to establish a framework agreement to fulfil this requirement. This Framework will comprise of three geographical lots based on FLS' regions. A map of the regional boundaries can be found in document 3. Map of Regional Boundaries. Additional information: FLS intends to appoint a maximum of 3 suppliers per lot. The suppliers will be ranked on each lot based on total evaluation scores.

Central and East Region

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manage the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ FLS has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. This Lot is for the Central and East regions of Scotland. The aim of this tender is to establish a framework agreement to fulfil this requirement. This Framework will comprise of three geographical lots based on FLS' regions. A map of the regional boundaries can be found in document 3. Map of Regional Boundaries. Additional information: FLS intends to appoint a maximum of 3 suppliers per lot. The suppliers will be ranked on each lot based on total evaluation scores.

South Region

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manage the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ FLS has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. This Lot is for the South region of Scotland. The aim of this tender is to establish a framework agreement to fulfil this requirement. This Framework will comprise of three geographical lots based on FLS' regions. A map of the regional boundaries can be found in document 3. Map of Regional Boundaries. Additional information: FLS intends to appoint a maximum of 3 suppliers per lot. The suppliers will be ranked on each lot based on total evaluation scores.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004596-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## 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 | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANDY KENNEDY; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004596-2023
- 6 Sep 2022 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024948-2022
- 19 Nov 2021 at 17:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028962-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703026
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/buyerhelp.html
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/public-bodies-forestry-commission/
- https://www.supplierjourney.scot/

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