--- title: "Land Disposal Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Land Disposal Service Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the "Land Disposal Service" as part of its New Woodland Investment Program. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 January 2019. The contract, valued at £124,000, involves the disposal of land across 14 sites covering an estimated area of 2253 hectares located in Edinburgh, UK. This open procedure aims to select a consultant to advise on the land's value, the best marketing strategies, and to sell the land on behalf of the Forestry Commission. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in land management, marketing, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in environmental protection and experience in public sector contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested bidders should ensure they meet the specified selection criteria, which includes holding relevant qualifications and insurance, such as membership in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and applicable liability insurance. This contract could foster growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public procurement within the environmental sector. ## Notice To provide a service to the Forestry Commission for the disposal of land as part of the New Woodland Investment Program. The land has been identified by the Forestry Commission and it equates to an estimated 2253 HA across 14 sites. The successful bidder will act in the capacity of a consultant and shall advise the Forestry Commission on the value of the land, the best route to market for the land and shall market and sell the land on behalf of the Forestry Commission. Further service requirements are detailed in the Invitation To Tender Documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Land Disposal Service for the Forestry Commission. The service will include; Marketing Management of site visits Consultancy and advice Communication and management of interested parties Selling the land After sales reporting. This list is not extensive, further information on the service requirements and the procurement can be found in the Invitation To Tender documents.. It is the intention of the FC that any Contract resulting from this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will commence on 11 March 2019 and shall endure until the services have been successfully completed or until 10 March 2023, whichever comes earliest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340655 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £124,000 | | Lots value | £124,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 70122100 - Land sale services - 70332100 - Land management services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340655 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340655 Land Disposal Service - To provide a service to the Forestry Commission for the disposal of land as part of the New Woodland Investment Program. The land has been identified by the Forestry Commission and it equates to an estimated 2253 HA across 14 sites. The successful bidder will act in the capacity of a consultant and shall advise the Forestry Commission on the value of the land, the best route to market for the land and shall market and sell the land on behalf of the Forestry Commission. Further service requirements are detailed in the Invitation To Tender Documents. ## Notice URLs - http://www.forestry.gov.uk - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/section/54/enacted - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568289 - https://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/FIRSTAIDPOLICY-externalv6final.pdf/$FILE/FIRSTAIDPOLICY-externalv6final.pdf - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.rics.org/uk/upholding-professional-standards/regulation/firm-regulation/ - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/forestry-commission/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000568289. 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