--- title: "FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2017-07-11" --- # FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This framework, titled "FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts", is segmented into 17 geographical lots, comprising 10 lots for Production Surveys and 7 for Attribute Surveys. Interested parties may submit bids for all lots, though a maximum of four Production and four Attribute Survey lots can be awarded to a single bidder. The procurement, classified under services in the environmental protection sector, is currently in the Award stage, with an initial contract period of two years and an optional extension of twelve months at the Forestry Commission's discretion, commencing from the bid opening date on March 8, 2017. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the environmental services sector, specifically those specialising in surveys and data collection related to forestry. Companies that possess the requisite technical knowledge, experience, and staffing capabilities will be well-positioned to compete effectively for these lots. Furthermore, given the skills testing requirements and the emphasis on insurance and regulatory compliance, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in quality management and environmental responsibility will have an advantage in this competitive process. Overall, this procurement process is ideal for SMEs and larger firms with proven capabilities in managing environmental services and conducting thorough research and analysis within forestry environments. ## Notice The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This tender is broken down into 17 geographical lots. 10 Lots for Production Surveys, and 7 lots for Attribute Surveys. Bidders may bid for all lots, but can only be awarded to a maximum of 4 Production Survey lots, and 4 Attribute Survey lots (8 lots in total). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421. ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Dumfries & Borders Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Dumfries & Borders Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 3 - Galloway Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Galloway Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 4 - Inverness, Ross & Skye Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Inverness Ross & Skye Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 5 - Lochaber Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Lochaber Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 6 - Moray & Aberdeenshire Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Moray & Aberdeenshire Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 7 - North Highland Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the North Highland Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 8 - Scottish Lowlands Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Scottish Lowlands Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 9 - Tay Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Tay Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 10 - West Argyll Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the West Argyll Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 11 - Cowal & Trossachs Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Cowall & Trossachs Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 12 - Dumfries & Borders, including Galloway Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Dumfries & Borders Forest District, with a potential for occasional requirements in the Galloway Forest District). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 13 - Inverness, Ross & Skye Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Inverness Ross & Skye Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 14 - Lochaber Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Lochaber Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 15 - North Highland Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the North Highland Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 16 - Tay Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the Tay Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 17 - West Argyll Attribute Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Attribute Surveys across the West Argyll Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Lot 1 - Cowal & Trossachs Production Survey The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production Surveys across the Cowall & Trossachs Forest District. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421.. 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 Renewal: The Fraemework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 1 x 12 month extension. The uptake of this extension will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289397 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This framework is for an initial period of 2 years with an option for a further 12 month extension period | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £850,000 | | Lots value | £850,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire, TLM32 Glasgow City, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289397 - 31 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271650 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271650 FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts - The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This tender is broken down into 17 geographical lots. 10 Lots for Production Surveys, and 7 lots for Attribute Surveys. Bidders may bid for all lots, but can only be awarded to a maximum of 4 Production Survey lots, and 4 Attribute Survey lots (8 lots in total). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289397 FW0018 Provision of Production and Attribute Surveys in all Scottish Forest Districts - The Forestry Commission is issuing this Invitation to Tender in order to put in place a framework for the provision of Production and Attribute Surveys across all Scottish Forest Districts. This tender is broken down into 17 geographical lots. 10 Lots for Production Surveys, and 7 lots for Attribute Surveys. Bidders may bid for all lots, but can only be awarded to a maximum of 4 Production Survey lots, and 4 Attribute Survey lots (8 lots in total). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with an optional 1x12 month extension period. The uptake of this will be at the sole discretion of the FC. For full details of the tender including information on lots bidders should refer to all documents contained within the "Visible to Buyers" section of the Master ITT Folder in PCST Project 7421. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000476762.json.