---
title: "Heathland SPHN Shearing Felling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033828"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# Heathland SPHN Shearing Felling

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033828

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Heathland SPHN Shearing Felling" is initiated by Forestry and Land Scotland, focusing on forestry services. This tender, which is at the award stage, involves the removal of Phytophthora Ramorum infected larch over an area of 18.68 hectares, as defined in a Statutory Plant Health Notice. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 16th May 2022, with a total contract value of £74,720, and is located in Heathland, UKM78, which falls within the UK region. The supplier for this contract is Artscape Gardens.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses operating in the forestry services industry, particularly those with expertise in tree-clearing and similar environmental protection services. Given the specific nature of the work, businesses that have previously engaged in public contracts or possess the necessary resources to manage environmental health and safety considerations would be well-suited to compete. The limited procurement method indicates that the competition may be focused on a select number of providers, enhancing the chances for qualified firms to secure contracts in this niche market.

## Notice

To remove identified Phytophthora Ramorum infected larch and all other larch within 250 m buffer as identified in Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN). 18.68 Ha

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Felling by shearing of 18.68ha as required by an SPHN before 1st September 2022. Additional information: Previous mini-competitions of framework and Quick Quote were unsuccessful.

### Procurement Information

Previous mini-competition from framework and quick quote were unsuccessful - no bids for either.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012682-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,720 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTSCAPE GARDENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012682-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692966
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371

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