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title: "Mechanised Ground Preparation Services - East Region - Durris"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03055e"
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# Mechanised Ground Preparation Services - East Region - Durris

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03055e

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## Summary

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) has completed the tender process for the "Ground Preparation - East Region - Tay" project. This project falls under the services category and involves forestry services. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services in a safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner in the Central & North regions of the East Region. The contract was awarded to the supplier "dunnydeerservices ltd". The total contract value is £341,900, and it was signed on 24th August 2022.

The procurement stage for this project was the limited "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition". Business users specializing in forestry services related to ground preparation and mechanised establishment could find growth opportunities through participating in similar tenders. The competitive landscape includes suppliers like "dunnydeerservices ltd", a large-scale supplier in the industry. The project's location is within the UKM62 region, focusing on the Central & North regions within the East Region, Tay. The project was completed as of March 22, 2023, offering insights into past opportunities for business development.

## Notice

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.

### Lot Information

Lot 3: Moray and Aberdeenshire West

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: North Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire West

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 4: Moray and Aberdeenshire

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: Central Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 5: Tay

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: South Lot Description: Tay

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 6: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. egion: North Sub region: North Lot Description: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 7: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: North Sub region: Central & East Lot Description: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 8: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: North Sub region: South & West Lot Description: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 9: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: East Lot Description: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 10: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: Central Lot Description: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 11: West Dumfries & Galloway

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: West Lot Description: West Dumfries & Galloway

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 12: Lochaber

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: North Lot Description: Lochaber

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 13: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: Central Lot Description: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 14: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: South Lot Description: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 1: Central belt, Fife and Stirling

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Lot 2: Cowal, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park and Stirling

Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: Central Sub Region: South Lot Description: Central belt, Fife and Stirling

Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

### Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030159-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,362,343 |
| Lots value | £32,362,340 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,918,545 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | BRUCE TODD; CARRON VALLEY PLANT; CGF SERVICES; DAB GROUNDWORKS; DUNNYDEERSERVICES; FORESTRY GROUND PREP; HIGHLAND STONEWAYS; ICD CONTRACTING; JOHN STRANG CONTRACTORS; KODIAK FORESTRY & GROUNDWORKS; MACCOLL(APPIN)LTD; MAM CONTRACTING; MAXWELL FORESTRY PLANT; MOLPLANT CONSTRUCTION; PLANT AND QUARRY SERVICES; W GRAHAM PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030159-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008319-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008317-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008312-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008311-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008310-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008308-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008307-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008300-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008298-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008260-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008254-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008253-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008250-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008248-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008246-2023
- 22 Mar 2023 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008245-2023
- 10 Aug 2022 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021943-2022
- 12 Jul 2022 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018981-2022
- 31 Jan 2022 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032231-2021
- 31 Jan 2022 at 09:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002641-2022
- 27 Jan 2022 at 09:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002387-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744167
- 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/

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