--- title: "Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH FORESTRY" published: "2024-06-13" --- # Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH FORESTRY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d1b.json) ## Summary The Scottish Forestry organisation has completed the procurement process for the Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework. The total value of the procurement is 500,000 GBP. The procurement involved multiple lots focusing on tree health surveys and ground felling sample trees in different regions of Scotland. The procurement was categorised under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. Scottish Forestry based in Edinburgh issued the tender using an open procedure, with a high emphasis on quality criteria. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the forestry services sector, particularly those with expertise in tree health surveys and field observations. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to participate, with active lots spread across various regions in Scotland. Suitable businesses able to provide high-quality services within the specified contract duration and ability to meet insurance and supply chain management requirements are well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should leverage electronic submission for efficient participation in the procurement process. ## Notice Scottish Forestry intend to award a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland. The requirement is divided into four (4) distinct Lots set out below: Lot 1 - Tree health survey only (Scotland) Lot 2 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (North Scotland) Lot 3 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (West Scotland) Lot 4 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (South Scotland) ### Lot Information Tree health survey only (Scotland) Lot 1 - Tree health survey only (Scotland) The Framework Supplier will be required to undertake: -Ground level field observation or sampling of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis. Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months. Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (North Scotland) The Framework Supplier will be required to: -Undertake ground level field observation of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis. Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months. Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (West Scotland) The Framework Supplier will be required to: -Undertake ground level field observation of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis. Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months. Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (South Scotland) The Framework Supplier will be required to: -Undertake ground level field observation of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis. Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018372-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 13 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH FORESTRY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 3XD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | MURRAY FORESTRY; SWORD FORESTRY; WEIR FORESTRY | ## 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 - 13 Jun 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018372-2024 - 27 Feb 2024 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006238-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759165 - https://forestry.gov.scot/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30372 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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