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title: "Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593804"
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# Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593804

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Forestry and Land Scotland, focuses on "Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." This tender falls under the environmental protection category and the main procurement location is Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, employing a two-stage DPS process where interested parties can apply throughout the period. The tender period officially closes on 16 September 2019, with a total budget of £12.5 million. Interested vendors should prepare their submissions electronically via the specified platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in forestry management and environmental services, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, such as tree planting and woodland maintenance. Companies that specialise in ecological restoration, tree nurseries, landscaping, and environmental consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the focus on community benefits in mini-competitions offers an avenue for vendors to engage with local initiatives, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth and collaboration within the community.

## Notice

A Dynamic Purcasing System (DPS) is an electronic system of pre-qualified Contractors from which the Authority invites Contractors to tender via Mini-Competition. A DPS has many aspects that are similar to a framework agreement, one main difference is that it must be an electronic process and new Contractors can apply to join at any time during the period of the DPS. A DPS is a two stage process: Stage 1 - Throughout the period of the DPS, applicants can apply to participate by completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Stage 2 - FLS will issue a Mini-Competition against the relevant Lot in the DPS. All Contractors registered for that Lot shall be invited to tender.

### Lot Information

Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM)

Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM), circa 1500 hectares and approximately 9 million GBP. The Authority expects the Contractor to undertake all the establishment work that will be required to deliver the overall specification in the Land Management Plan and associated documents: this will include appropriate ground preparation, vegetation control, sourcing appropriate provenances of the tree species specified in the Land Management Plan, planting, maintenance, protection of the crop from damaging agents, and effective communication throughout the life of the Contract.. - 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: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.

Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM)

Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM), circa 700 hectares, of which 100 hectares is for slope stabilisation and approximately 3.5 million GBP. Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations which will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Further operations that may be required such as tree protection with the application individual tree protectors or control noxious weeds will be detailed in individual Mini-Competitions.. - 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: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363485 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 motnhs before the end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | £12,500,000 |
| 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 AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363485

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363485
  Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - A Dynamic Purcasing System (DPS) is an electronic system of pre-qualified Contractors from which the Authority invites Contractors to tender via Mini-Competition. A DPS has many aspects that are similar to a framework agreement, one main difference is that it must be an electronic process and new Contractors can apply to join at any time during the period of the DPS. A DPS is a two stage process: Stage 1 - Throughout the period of the DPS, applicants can apply to participate by completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Stage 2 - FLS will issue a Mini-Competition against the relevant Lot in the DPS. All Contractors registered for that Lot shall be invited to tender.

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/section/54/enacted
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593804
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot/images/researchandresources/procurement/Procurement-Supplier-Guidance-for-PCS-Tender.pdf
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/public-bodies-forestry-commission/

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