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title: "FW0064 Building Compliance (Hard Facilities Management) Framework 2023-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0371de"
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# FW0064 Building Compliance (Hard Facilities Management) Framework 2023-2027

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0371de

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has concluded the procurement process for the FW0064 Building Compliance (Hard Facilities Management) Framework 2023-2027. This procurement falls under the services industry category. FLS, based in Inverness, UK, manages national forests and land for ecological enhancement and economic support. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a recent contract signed on 18th August 2023 for Legionella L8 Compliance services.

This tender by FLS presents business growth opportunities for suppliers well-versed in facilities management services, water supplies operation, and environmental quality control services. Businesses interested in servicing Scotland's built estates and complying with relevant legislation are suited for competing in this tender. The procurement method used is an open procedure, offering equal access to potential suppliers aiming to contribute to Scotland's sustainable rural economy through compliance and service delivery excellence.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) looks after 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 details on FLS can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ FLS has a statutory requirement to service, repair and maintain its built estate across Scotland. There are approximately 550 buildings encompassing deer larders, storage facilities, offices, accommodation, recreation and visitor centres. This framework will provide services to ensure the FLS buildings are compliant with relevant legislation. There are 15 lots that each require different specialist professions.

### Lot Information

Fire Engineering Servicing and Repair

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires the inspection and testing at 6-monthly intervals of all fire safety installations and systems (including fire detection systems, stand-by power systems, door control mechanisms, smoke control systems, emergency lighting, and all passive fire protection systems). 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Heating and Ventilation Servicing and Repair

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires the servicing and repair of heating and ventilation plant, in line with manufacturers' maintenance schedules. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Biomass Systems Servicing and Repair

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a biomass service contractor to provide planned preventative and reactive maintenance of its plant in line with the specification outlined in this document. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Electrical Fixed Wire Inspection and Repair (including Lightning Protection Systems and fall protection/arrest devices)

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a contractor to provide a planned inspection and testing service and a reactive repairs service for all electrical circuits and lightning protection systems in line with the specification. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Legionella L8 Compliance

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a Contractor to aid in the prevention and control of Legionella across its built estate. The Contractor will provide advice, consultancy, operating, maintenance and management services associated with the control of Legionella in domestic hot and cold water systems. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Private Water Supply Servicing including Boreholes

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a number of regulated private water supplies across Scotland. Designated as the "Responsible Person" under the Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017, FLS will ensure that the water is wholesome through meeting water quality standards. To meet this duty, FLS requires a Contractor to undertake routine servicing and reactive maintenance to our regulated private water supply systems inclusive of boreholes. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Asbestos Surveying

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a Contractor to perform Asbestos Management Surveys, Re-inspection Surveys and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys across its built estate that was constructed prior to 1999. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Septic Tank Emptying

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires the routine and emergency emptying of septic tanks, compost toilets, interceptors, elsan points, silt and grease traps. FLS has approximately 90 septic tanks across its estate that provide foul drainage services for a range of facilities such as offices, visitor centres, workshops, deer larders, farms and residential properties. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Servicing and Repair

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a Contractor to provide periodic and reactive maintenance to the refrigerant systems across built assets. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires the planned preventative maintenance of the electro/mechanical systems and arrange for desludging of our small sewage treatment plants when required. The Contractor will also be required to attend to issues identified out-with planned schedules for reactive or emergency maintenance. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Demolition Works

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires Contractor to provide demolition works on the FLS estate. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Commercial Door Maintenance and Repair

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a contractor to maintain its industrial doors in an efficient state, efficient working order and in good repair to meet our legal responsibilities. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Inspections

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) require the inspection of lifting and pressure systems equipment to meet Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). The equipment is located at multiple workshops, deer larders and forest district offices. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Ecological Surveys

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a qualified and licensed consulting ecologist Contractor to undertake early habitat assessments or scoping bird surveys at proposed demolition and renovation sites to determine the likely impact on wildlife and biodiversity. Where there are concerns of an impact on wildlife, a survey is to be undertaken to be followed by mitigation measures and licensing where applicable. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

Fire Risk Assessments

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) requires a Contractor to undertake suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments for the protection of life across non-domestic premises. The fire risk assessments will be non-intrusive and meet the requirements of life safety legislation, Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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: A single 12-month optional extension from January 2026 to January 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024318-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 29 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2026 or 2027 dependent on whether extension taken. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,451,000 |
| Lots value | £3,451,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,874,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | 16 |
| Supplier names | 9C CONTRACTS; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY; CLEARTECH WATER SOLUTIONS; DIRECT ECOLOGY; ENVIRONTEC; EP ECOLOGY; HIGHWATER; HSB ENGINEERING INSURANCE; JCJ DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION; KS REFRIGERATION; R A DALTON; RICHARD IRVIN FM; SERIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT; SMS ENVIRONMENTAL; TERSUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71730000 - Industrial inspection services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90410000 - Sewage removal services
- 90430000 - Sewage disposal services
- 90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2023 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024318-2023
- 15 Aug 2023 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023878-2023
- 22 Jun 2023 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017842-2023
- 30 Sep 2022 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027504-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000705279
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/section/54
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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