--- title: "Planting Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2025-11-03" --- # Planting Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1.json) ## Summary Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is conducting the procurement process for the "Planting Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)," focusing on planting services across Scotland's national forests and land. This procurement, falling under the services industry category of 'Forestry services,' commenced on 13th October 2025. Operating under the tender stage, the DPS involves a selective procurement method conducted through a restricted procedure. Covering regions within the UKM, the DPS aims to replace existing planting and maintenance contracts with the flexibility of long-term and short-term contract provisions, as required. The current procurement process is active, with the tender period set to conclude on 11th October 2030, followed by the second stage invitations on 14th October 2030. This initiative is compliant with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and includes community benefit provisions linked to the contract value. This DPS presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in forestry and horticultural services. Companies with a robust capacity for programmes such as planting, weeding, herbicide application, and estate labouring would find this procurement process beneficial. Microbusinesses will be crucial participants, as community benefits are expected upon contract award during the second stage. The DPS does not incorporate sub-contract clauses that might deter potential bidders, aligning well with smaller suppliers focused on entering or expanding within the Scottish market. This initiative favours businesses that commit to community benefits and environmental and safety standards, making it suitable for enterprises prioritising sustainable operational practices. ## Notice Forestry and Land Scotland has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Planting Services across Scotland's national forests and land, which commenced 13th October 2025. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to replace Planting Services and Maintenance contracts upon their expiration or termination. This is expected to consist of a range of long-term contracts for programmed requirements but will be used for short-term contracts when required. This DPS will not be used as a route to market for any other reason but may be used to procure innovative services related to the subject matter. The scope of the DPS is primarily for establishment operations including but not limited to: - Planting. - Beat up. - Weeding. - Top Up Spraying. - Herbicide application. - Fertilising. - Cleaning & Singling. - Respacing. - Brush cutter work. - Chainsaw work. - General Estate Labouring. Parties who request to be admitted to the DPS will have their submissions evaluated by FLS within 10 working days of submission (this deadline could be extended to a maximum of 15 working days in individual cases), and if successful, will be admitted to the DPS thereafter. ### Lot Information Central Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice. Renewal: 1 x 60-month (60 months total) North Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice. Renewal: 1 x 60-month (60 months total) East Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice. Renewal: 1 x 60-month (60 months total) South Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice. Renewal: 1 x 60-month (60 months total) West Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice. Renewal: 1 x 60-month (60 months total) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070352-2025 | | 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 | 3 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2030 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | DPS validity period is for 5 years (60 months) from 13th October 2025, with an optional extension 1 x 5 year (60 months) extension. A retender would need to be published within 12 months before the planned end date. | ## 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 | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2025 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070352-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814421 - 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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