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title: "Deer Management - Tay and Galloway Forest Districts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000499059"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
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# Deer Management - Tay and Galloway Forest Districts

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000499059

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has initiated a tender process titled "Deer Management - Tay and Galloway Forest Districts" aimed at efficiently managing deer density across various sites in these districts located in Scotland. The procurement method is classified as open, and it focusses on services related to environmental protection. Key deadlines include a tender submission end date of 25th July 2017, after which the award period will commence. The buyer's address is Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7AT, and all interested businesses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Forestry Commission's guidelines on deer management as detailed in their published document.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in wildlife management, particularly in deer culling services. Companies with experience in sustainable environmental practices and those holding the required insurance coverages will be well suited to compete. The contracts may also be of interest to smaller suppliers due to the breakdown into multiple lots, thereby increasing accessibility for micro and SME enterprises. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only secure valuable contracts but also contribute positively to environmental management and sustainable practices in forest conservation.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a number of contracts for deer culling services.

### Lot Information

TAY 3

The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a contract for deer culling services covering a range of areas within Tay Forest District.

Renewal: Two further annual extensions at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

TAY 2

The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a contract for deer culling services covering a range of areas within Tay Forest District.

Renewal: Two further annual extensions at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

TAY 1

The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a contract for deer culling services covering a range of areas within Tay Forest District.

Renewal: Two further annual extensions at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Galloway

The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a contract for deer culling services covering a range of areas within Galloway Forest District.

Renewal: Two further annual extensions 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=OCT299301 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £552,500 |
| Lots value | £552,500 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM2 Highlands and Islands, TLM32 Glasgow City, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299301
- 21 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287141

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287141
  Deer Management - Tay and Galloway Forest Districts - The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a number of contracts for deer culling services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299301
  Deer Management - Tay and Galloway Forest Districts - The Forestry Commission core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. Our aim is to manage deer density cost-effectively and humanely at a level which is consistent with acceptable impacts on forests and other habitats. The Forestry Commission have recently published the following document online which provides a full picture of the Forestry Commission approach to deer management and all contractors should be fully aware of the content of the this document which can be found here - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf In order to meet these requirements the Forestry Commission require to put in place a number of contracts for deer culling services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/deer-management-on-scotlands-national-forest-estate.pdf
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000499059
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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