--- title: "FLS - 1730 Bridge Inspections" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c825" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c825" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c825.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c825.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2026-07-10" --- # FLS - 1730 Bridge Inspections Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c825 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c825) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c825.json) ## Summary Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), with support from Scotland Excel, is soliciting tenders for 'FLS - 1730 Bridge Inspections,' classified under bridge-inspection services. This active procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage and covers services across six lots spanning all regions of Scotland. Each lot involves appointing a single consultant for specific geographic areas such as Principal Inspection All Scotland and General Inspections across the North, East, West, Central, and South of Scotland. The tender period concludes on 24th August 2026. This open procedure demands submissions in English and requires bidders to meet specific insurance and experience criteria. The contract initially covers 36 months, with the potential for three additional 12-month extensions valued at approximately GBP 1,659,711.44. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, technical inspection, and testing services, particularly those with bridge inspection expertise. Suitable firms may benefit from securing one of the up to three lots allowed per bidder, potentially expanding their market presence and showcasing their capabilities in a prestigious national project. Companies with a strong track record of quality and financial viability, as detailed in the tender requirements, will find this an advantageous prospect for business growth. With strategic planning and adherence to the bidding restrictions, such as a maximum of three tenders across all lots, businesses can optimally position themselves for success within this comprehensive procurement framework. ## Notice Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for Bridge Inspections and consists of 6 Lots. The Client will be appointing a single Consultant to each Lot. The Lot structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Principal Inspection All Scotland Lot 2 - General Inspection North Scotland Lot 3 - General Inspection East Scotland Lot 4 - General Inspection West Scotland Lot 5 - General Inspection Central Scotland Lot 6 - General Inspection South Scotland Lot 1 (Principal Inspections) will be a national single Consultant Contract covering all 5 Scottish Regions within FLS. Appendix 1 provides a map of the lot geographical areas for Lots 2 to 6. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Principal Inspection All Scotland Lot 1 (Principal Inspections) will be a national single Consultant Contract covering all 5 Scottish Regions within FLS. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. Lot 2 - General Inspection North Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for Bridge Inspections and Lot 2 General Inspections covers the North of Scotland. FLS will be appointing a single Consultant to each Lot. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. Lot 3 - General Inspection East Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for Bridge Inspections for Lot 3 General Inspections covering the East of Scotland. FLS will be appointing a single Consultant to each Lot. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. Lot 4 - General Inspection West Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for Bridge Inspections and Lot 4 General Inspections covers the West of Scotland. FLS will be appointing a single Consultant to each Lot. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. Lot 5 - General Inspection Central Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for Bridge Inspections for Lot 5 General Inspections across all of Central Scotland. FLS will be appointing a single Consultant to each Lot. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. Lot 6 - General Inspection South Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for Bridge Inspections for Lot 6 General Inspections across the South of Scotland. FLS will be appointing a single Consultant to each Lot. Lot Bidding Restrictions Maximum Number of Tenders - Bidders may submit a maximum of three (3) tenders in total across all lots 1-6. - Bidders may be awarded up to three (3) lots. - Submitting more than three tenders may result in exclusion from the procurement. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 plus 1 plus 1 at 12 months per extension at FLS discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064989-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | There is currently no estimated timing for further notices to be published in relation to this tender. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,659,711 | | 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, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064989-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824530 - 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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