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title: "Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Control"
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# Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Control

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032bdc

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## Summary

The contract award notice has been issued by Forestry and Land Scotland for the provision of Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Control services. The procurement process has been completed, and the awards have been made for two lots: C0209 Central Lot 11 - Trossachs and C0209 West Lot 12 - Kintyre. The total contract values are £1,472,495 and £2,755,088 respectively. The successful suppliers are SM Foresty Ltd and Andrew Duncan.

This public procurement opportunity by Forestry and Land Scotland in the services category for Horticultural services can create business growth prospects for companies specializing in Forestry services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Suppliers such as SM Foresty Ltd and Andrew Duncan, both classified as SMEs, secured the contracts. Businesses operating in the environmental protection sector may find this tender particularly relevant given the focus on Forest Management and Invasive Vegetation Control services.

## Notice

Forest Management Operations: Management of the planting programme including the maintenance operations required to establish sites (operations listed below), excluding fencing, deer management and ground preparation. Rapid restocking can minimise weed growth (and hence herbicide use) and loss of nutrients and sediment from sites and may be needed to help improve forest structure. Invasive Vegetation Control: Management of all types of vegetation (woody or herbaceous) that is deemed an invasive species on the designated or conservation site which are outside of the establishment operations. Woody species include all tree species and shrubs such as Hemlock, Rhododendron and Gaultheria. Herbaceous species include all specified noxious weeds such as Japanese knotweed and shall include other species such as Gunnera, Balsam and Hypericum. Control of all Invasive vegetation will require a variety of techniques, including stem injection, cutting and spraying to ensure that the plants are controlled to an effective level. There is no mulching or similar operation which require excavators or heavy plant machinery under these Contracts.

### Lot Information

C0209 East Region - Lot 25

Invasive Vegetation Control, total Contract value up to 890,000. Each year; 170,000 - 180,000 - 180,000 - 180,000 - 180,000 GBP. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 North Region - Lot 24

Invasive Vegetation Control. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 Central Region - Lot 26 - Trossachs and Scottish Lowlands

Invasive Vegetation Control, total Contract value up to 2,450,000. Each year; 150,000 - 220,000 - 550,000 - 710,000 - 820,000 GBP. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 Central Region - Lot 27 - Cowal

Invasive Vegetation Control, total Contract value up to 5,430,000. Each year: 300,000 - 470,000 - 1,200,000 - 1,600,000 - 1,860,000 GBP. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 South Region - Lot 30

Invasive Vegetation Control, total Contract value up to 650,000. Each year; 70,000 - 80,000 - 150,000 - 180,000 - 170,000 GBP. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 North Lot 1 - Caithness & Sutherland

Up to an average of 379ha restock and 879ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 North Lot 2 - Strathgarve & Easter Ross

Up to an average of 175ha restock and 389ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 North Lot 3 - Inverness & Strathspey

Up to an average of 117ha restock and 330ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 North Lot 4 - Fort Augustus & Glen Urquhart / Affric

Up to an average of 189ha restock and 384ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 North Lot 5 - West

Up to an average of 88ha restock and 242ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 Central Lot 9 - Lowlands

Up to an average of 350ha restock and 500ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 Central Lot 10 - Cowal

Up to an average of 249ha restock and 355ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 Central Lot 11 - Trossachs

Up to an average of 173ha restock and 241ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 West Lot 12 - Kintyre

Up to an average of 338a restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 West Lot 13 - Mid Argyll

Up to an average of 338ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 West Lot 14 - North Argyll

Up to an average of 313ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 16 - Old D&B East

Up to an average of 260ha restock and 700ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 17 - North Ae Main Block, West Eskdale and Dumfries

Up to an average of 260ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 18 - South Ae Main Block and Upper Nithdale

Up to an average of 255ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 19 - Galloway South East

Up to an average of 309ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 20 - Galloway South West

Up to an average of 309ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 21 - Galloway Central

Up to an average of 309ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 22 - Galloway North

Up to an average of 309ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 South Lot 23 - Arran

Up to an average of 159ha restock and 300ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 West Lot 15 - Lochaber

Up to an average of 350ha restock and 725ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 West Region - Lot 29 - South

Invasive Vegetation Control. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 - West Region - Lot 28 - North

Invasive Vegetation Control. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months after the initial 48.

C0209 East Lot 6 - North

Up to an average of 336ha restock and 287ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 East Lot 7 - Central

Up to an average of 336ha restock and 287ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

C0209 East Lot 8 - South

Up to an average of 425ha restock and 348ha of beat-up a year with maintenance and ground seed collection. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033043-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Forest Management Operations - Four years, subject to extension through Regulation 72. Invasive Vegetation Control - Four or Five Years, subject to extension. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,781,977 |

## 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 | 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW DUNCAN; ANDY STEWART (FOREST & ESTATE SERVICES)LTD; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; FYFE FORESTRY; GALLOWAY FOREST CONSERVATION; MICHAEL RAMAGE FORESTRY; REED FORESTRY; SM FORESTY; SWORD FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033043-2022
- 11 Nov 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032078-2022
- 8 Apr 2022 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009537-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687678
- 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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