--- title: "Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for 5 South Scotland Forest Districts." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2017-07-03" --- # Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for 5 South Scotland Forest Districts. Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Forestry Commission for the contract titled "Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for 5 South Scotland Forest Districts," which falls under the environmental protection industry category. The tender is currently at the award stage and covers multiple locations within the South Scotland Operations Area, including Dumfries, Galloway, and Central Scotland. The total estimated value for the 14 lots associated with this contract is between GBP 5.2 million and GBP 6.8 million, excluding VAT, over a contract period of up to four years. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27th February 2017 and the award period commencing shortly after, on the same day. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in excavation and ground cultivation services. Companies equipped to handle large-scale environmental contracts and capable of executing ongoing site-specific tasks throughout the year may find this tender particularly appealing. Furthermore, suppliers with experience in the forestry sector and those able to comply with the mandatory site visit requirements will have an advantageous position when bidding for these contracts. ## Notice The Forestry Commission require to put in place a range of contracts for the provision of Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for their South Scotland Operations Area (Dumfries and Borders Forest District, and Galloway Forest District (excluding Arran) and Central Scotland Operations Area (Cowal and Trossachs Forest District, Scottish Lowlands Forest District, and Tay Forest District). Ground preparation should commence in April and Suppliers are expected to deliver the requirements continuously and consistently throughout the Annum. The Ground Preparation contracts will be for a period of 3 years with the option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Please note that site visits for all Lots are mandatory and MUST contact the local Forester and arrange a site meeting. The combined tender value of all 14 Lots has been estimated at between GBP5.2 million and GBP6.8 million excluding VAT over 4 years. ### Lot Information D&B - Tweed Valley & Craik - c60 to 100ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. D&B - Castle O'er & Border Blocks - c100-150ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. D&B - Ae & Beattock Blocks - c100 to 180ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. D&B - Upper Nithsdale & Solway Blocks - c150 to 250ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Galloway - West - c170 to 190ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Galloway - Central - c110 to 130ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Galloway - North - c240 to 270ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Galloway - Windfarms - c300ha one Annum only (Apr17 - Mar18) Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. Lot 9 is for one Annum only, this will not be added to the calculation of your annual max capacity. 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. Cowal and Trossachs - East - c100 to 160ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Scottish Lowlands - North - c100 to 160ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Scottish Lowlands - South - c100 to 160ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Tay - East - c100 to 160ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Tay - West - c100 to 160ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Galloway - East - c150 to 170ha/Annum Following harvesting operations it is necessary to cultivate the land to provide the best conditions for the successful establishment of replanted trees. In order to achieve this, the Forestry Commission require to put in place Ground Preparation (Mounding) Contracts for the provision of these services. In addition to Ground Preparation, there may be additional requirements specific to each site, including the clearing of existing drainage channels, the creation of new drains, temporary track construction, clearance of rides and the moving of trees on site.. 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 option of one further annual extension 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=JUL288430 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Within 12 months before the expiry of the contracts dependant upon option to extend. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,800,000 | | Lots value | £6,800,000 | | 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 | TLM32 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288430 - 18 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270158 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270158 Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for 5 South Scotland Forest Districts. - The Forestry Commission require to put in place a range of contracts for the provision of Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for their South Scotland Operations Area (Dumfries and Borders Forest District, and Galloway Forest District (excluding Arran) and Central Scotland Operations Area (Cowal and Trossachs Forest District, Scottish Lowlands Forest District, and Tay Forest District). Ground preparation should commence in April and Suppliers are expected to deliver the requirements continuously and consistently throughout the Annum. The Ground Preparation contracts will be for a period of 3 years with the option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Please note that site visits for all Lots are mandatory and MUST contact the local Forester and arrange a site meeting. The combined tender value of all 14 Lots has been estimated at between GBP5.2 million and GBP6.8 million excluding VAT over 4 years. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288430 Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for 5 South Scotland Forest Districts. - The Forestry Commission require to put in place a range of contracts for the provision of Excavator Ground Preparation/Cultivation for their South Scotland Operations Area (Dumfries and Borders Forest District, and Galloway Forest District (excluding Arran) and Central Scotland Operations Area (Cowal and Trossachs Forest District, Scottish Lowlands Forest District, and Tay Forest District). Ground preparation should commence in April and Suppliers are expected to deliver the requirements continuously and consistently throughout the Annum. The Ground Preparation contracts will be for a period of 3 years with the option of one further annual extension at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. Please note that site visits for all Lots are mandatory and MUST contact the local Forester and arrange a site meeting. The combined tender value of all 14 Lots has been estimated at between GBP5.2 million and GBP6.8 million excluding VAT over 4 years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk - http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000477044. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000477044.json.