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title: "DNB Survey Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000477739"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-07-31"
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# DNB Survey Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000477739

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Forestry and Land Scotland, seeking bids for the "DNB Survey Framework," which falls under the services category, specifically for forestry health surveys across Scotland. The procurement stage is currently marked as "active" and the tender aligns with an open procedure. Key details include a contract value of £525,000, initiated on 17 May 2016, with an extension due until 30 March 2021 to accommodate delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted seasonal requirements.

This opportunity provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms experienced in forestry and environmental services to engage in public procurement. Companies specialising in tree health assessments or related environmental consultancy services will find this framework particularly appealing, as it addresses significant forestry health challenges vital for managing Scotland's national forest estate. Engaging in this tender could enhance visibility and establish long-term relationships with the contracting authority, resulting in valuable business growth potential.

## Notice

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll.

### Lot Information

DNB Survey - Lot 2

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 3

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll.

DNB Survey - Lot 4

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 6

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 5

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 7

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 8

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 9

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 10

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll.

DNB Survey - Lot 11

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll.

DNB Survey - Lot 12

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 13

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 14

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 15

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 16

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 17

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 18

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 19

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 20

Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll

DNB Survey - Lot 1

Four year Framework with 20 lots for tree health surveys, due to expire 22 May 2020. The organisation uses this Framework to purchase a range of tree health surveys that provide critical support to FLS management of the national forest estate. The procurement for a replacement framework/ contract has been delayed due to COVID 19 and FLS staff were unable to place call off contracts to meet their seasonal requirements during lock down. This Framework Agreement therefore needs to be extended to enable service provision for this year until the new agreement is in place, which is anticipated to be April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391630 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £525,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE FORESTRY; ALASDAIR MACKAY (SOLE TRADER; DAVID MACKAY; RIVVEN LAND SERVICES; RPS; RPS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; WEIR FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391630
- 13 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269539

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269539
  DNB Survey Framework - Framework agreement for survey of symptoms and signs of Dothistroma Needle Blight (DNB) (and other tree health problems), and collection of samples from June to August with a further survey of mortality and needle retention from October to February throughout the National Forest Estate (NFE) within 10 Forest Districts (FDs) in Scotland: Cowal & Trossachs, Dumfries & Borders, Galloway, Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber, Moray & Aberdeenshire, North Highland, Scottish Lowlands, Tay, and West Argyll.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391630
  DNB Survey Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.forestry.gsi.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000477739

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