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title: "Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045955"
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# Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045955

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## Summary

The latest procurement process by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) concerns the Mechanised Ground Preparation Framework Agreement intended for horticultural services across Scotland's National Forests and Land. The framework agreement, now at the award stage since May 20, 2025, has involved successful contracts with various suppliers, including Bruce Todd Ltd and Robertson Fencing LTD, among others. The agreement covers regions including North, South, Central, East, and West Scotland, with contracts already signed for services in these regions. This procurement falls within the services category and utilises an open procedure, adhering to a framework agreement structure to ensure a compliant route for FLS for unprovided or expired services. The awarded contracts were signed on April 25, 2025, indicating a successful conclusion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in horticultural and forestry services. The requirement for services such as trench, hinge, and inverted mounding, along with drainage and access tracks, across Scotland's regions, is expected to generate significant business activities valued in millions of GBP per contract. Companies proficient in these services, especially those with certifications in forest machine operations and robust health and environmental management systems, are well-suited to compete. Moreover, the framework emphasises community benefits and subcontracting opportunities, encouraging local engagement and fostering SME participation, thereby enhancing regional economic development and skills advancement. The procurement process supports electronic submissions and offers interaction through webinars and supplier days, proactively engaging potential tender participants.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has established a framework agreement with external Contractors for the provision of Mechanised Ground Preparation services across Scotland's National Forests and Land (SNFL). FLS requires the services on various sites following the completion of harvesting operations and on woodland creation sites where ground needs to be prepared for forest establishment. FLS has existing contracts in place for the provision of these services. These existing contracts are FLS's primary route for the provision of the services across SNFL. The framework agreement will provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired.

### Lot Information

Mechanised Ground Preparation - North

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in North region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - South

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in South region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - Central

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in Central region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - East

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in East region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab

Mechanised Ground Preparation - West

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in West region. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Trench Mounding Inverted Mounding Hinge Mounding V-Drains V-Drains with Flat Tops High/Low Spec Access Tracks Excavator The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Brash Rake & Windrowing Linear and Patch Scrape/Screef Shallow Trench/Trenchless/Forward Mounding/Borrow Pitting Ripping/Subsoiling Mechanical Respacing Mulching - Excavator Head Mulching - Skid Steer Continuous Mounding Base Machine with Grab FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for the provision of services in West region.

Disc Scarification - National

FLS organises Scotland's National Forests and Land into five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. This lot is for Disc Scarification services across all regions of Scotland's National Forests and Land. The services under the scope of this lot are categorised into two types: Essential and Optional. Tenderers on this lot must be able to provide all Essential services for the lot. Tenderers are not required to be able to provide the Optional Services in the lot. However, FLS may procure Optional Services under the lot. The Essential Services for this Lot are as follows: Disc Scarification Base Machine with Grab The Optional Services for this lot are as follows: Continuous Mounding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023151-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 06/12/2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £41,570,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,370,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BRUCE TODD; HIGHLAND STONEWAYS; IAIN RUSSELL; ICD CONTRACTING; MACCOLL(APPIN)LTD; MAM CONTRACTING; MAXWELL PLANT; MCNEILL FORESTRY; MOLPLANT CONSTRUCTION; ROBERTSON FENCING LTD - T/A TAIGA UPLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023151-2025
- 11 Dec 2024 at 08:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039833-2024
- 10 Dec 2024 at 17:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039818-2024
- 6 Dec 2024 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039418-2024
- 14 May 2024 at 07:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015222-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775715
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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