--- title: "Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e1.json) ## Summary Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking contractors for a tender titled "Geotechnical Works and Associated Services" under the industry category of civil engineering works. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 22nd June 2026, and bids must be submitted via the electronic system. The procurement will take place across Scotland’s national forests and lands, focusing on both planned and emergency geotechnical works. This includes but is not limited to rock and soil reinforcement, vegetation control, and traffic management. The open procedure allows interested bidders to participate in offering their services, with a contract value estimated at £5,000,000 and a duration of almost four years. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in civil engineering, geotechnical consultancy, and related fields. Companies with robust capabilities in environmental management and compliance, particularly those skilled in handling large-scale geotechnical projects, would be well-suited to compete. With the contract's allowance for up to three participating entities, this open framework encourages collaboration and sub-contracting, fostering business expansion for companies capable of delivering comprehensive services from technical consultancy to the execution of geotechnical and environmental projects. Additionally, the inclusion of voluntary community benefits can bolster a company’s corporate social responsibility profile, offering an edge to those businesses able to integrate these aspects into their tenders. ## Notice Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) require contractors to deliver geotechnical works and consultancy services across Scotland's national forests and land. The Contractor will provide a combination of planned and emergency geotechnical works, acting as Principal Contractor and, where required, Principal Designer under CDM 2015. All works must comply with Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB), the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), British Standards, and Eurocodes. The scope includes: -Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; -Rock removal and scaling; -Small scale tree felling and extraction; -Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and nonroad engines); -Removal of vegetation and arboreal control to enable geotechnical works and inspections; -Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); -Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; -Provide emergency response to geotechnical incidents; -Chainsaw work as required; -Use of drones as required; -Design and Build (Principal Contractor/Principal Designer roles); -Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure; and -Undertake and record geotechnical asset inspections including any necessary site preparation to enable inspections, e.g vegetation clearance, as well as carry out necessary maintenance and recording of inspections. In addition to physical geotechnical works, the Framework includes a comprehensive range of geoenvironmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, scientific, and planning consultancy services to support FLS in the sustainable management of Scotland's national forests and land. These services are essential for informing design decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating environmental and geotechnical risks. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a Contract with an external service providers for the provision of Geotechnical Works and Associated Services. The framework agreement may be used by Forestry and Land Scotland and Transport Scotland Additional information: Scotland Excel are delivering this procurement exercise on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland however are not party to management of the contract. The Contracting Authority will be Forestry and Land Scotland. 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/042603-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Prior to 4 year contract period ending. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 71351500 - Ground investigation services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042603-2026 - 16 Jan 2025 at 16:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001571-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788077 - https://forestryandland.gov.scot - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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