--- title: "DPS for Woodland Management Services and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # DPS for Woodland Management Services and Associated Services Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b5a.json) ## Summary Fife Council is overseeing the public procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning Woodland Management Services and Associated Services. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on tree-maintenance, and it is taking place in Fife, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage and adopts a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 1st September 2025, and the invitation for the second stage is expected by 8th September 2025. This project, identified with the code CW0162, includes lots ranging from woodland maintenance to site clearance and is based on community benefits, with a contract duration of 1,800 days and possible renewals. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in forestry, horticulture, environmental management, and construction services. Since the contract allows for various services including tree maintenance, wildlife preservation, and infrastructure improvements like pathways and signage, businesses offering these services would be well-placed to compete. The criteria are equally weighted between quality and price, which encourages firms capable of delivering high standards at competitive costs. Additionally, the option for lot-based bidding allows specialised firms to target specific contract areas, fostering competitive participation and potential expansion within Fife's regional market. ## Notice Fife Council have a requirement to put in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to cover woodland management services and associated services. Many of these requirements are one offs and are considered varied by their nature. ### Lot Information Woodland Maintenance Woodland Maintenance including Woodland management plans to Scottish Forestry standard. Woodland thinning Enrichment under planting Small scale shrub and tree planting Management of regeneration Tree safety survey Tree safety works (Hazardous trees) Tree felling Tree felling and removal Tree pruning along path corridors Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: 5 year extension period Wildflower Meadows and Maintenance Wildflower Meadows and Maintenance including but not limited to Wildflower meadow creation (In riparian areas) Maintenance of wildflower Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: Optional 60 months Invasive Species Invasive Species including but not limited to Treatment of invasive species (Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam) Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: optional 60 months Pathways, Steps and Drainage Pathways, Steps and Drainage including but not limited to New path (Semi-bound surface) New path (Unbound surface) Upgrade path Upgrade steps New timber board and aggregate steps. Gabion basket retaining wall for path. Drainage works Piped culverts Excavate 'U' titch Removal of waste from site Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: optional 60 Months Signage Signage including but no limited to Interpretation signage Information board Waymarker post Finger post Removal old signage from site Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: Optional 60 months Fencing and Benches Fencing and Benches including but not limited to Post and rail fencing Vehicle barrier Benches Removal of waste from site Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: optional 60 months Wildlife Wildlife including but not limited to Written Wildlife Assessments Erect bird boxes Erect bat boxes Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: optional 60 months Site Clearance Site Clearance site clearance including fly-tipping, burn debris, others Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: optional 60 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045230-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34928220 - Fencing components - 34928470 - Signage - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 90922000 - Pest-control services - 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045230-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803642 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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