---
title: "Civil Engineering Market Research Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615009"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-02-17"
---

# Civil Engineering Market Research Survey

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615009

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Forestry and Land Scotland, specifically for a project titled "Civil Engineering Market Research Survey". This tender falls under the works category and is primarily focused on environmental protection. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an announcement date of 17th February 2020, and a survey deadline set for 27th March 2020. The organisation is located in Inverness, UK, and annually spends approximately £15 million on civil engineering projects, predominantly engaging with local micro and small businesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the civil engineering sector, particularly those that are local and small-scale. Companies that have previously explored tendering, as well as those that have not participated in the process, are encouraged to provide feedback on how the organisation can improve its procurement practices. This is a chance for businesses to express their views, helping to shape future tender opportunities and gain insights into how they can better align with Forestry and Land Scotland's contracting needs.

## Notice

FLS spends approximately 15m GBP on civil engineering works per annum, with predominantly local micro and small businesses. We'd like to hear from companies like yours about what it's like to tender and contract with us. We are also keen to understand what would make us more appealing to businesses who haven't tendered for our work and what we should be doing differently. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2W72K/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are drafting a category strategy which will analyse the supply base, market dynamics, trends, risks and opportunities to recommend how to procure our requirements for the future. We want to move away from the reactive nature of our contracts and become more proactive and aligned to the market place while enhancing social value, embracing innovation and improving efficiencies whilst continuing to respect our environment and deliver on the Climate Change Agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380917 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380917

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380917
  Civil Engineering Market Research Survey - FLS spends approximately 15m GBP on civil engineering works per annum, with predominantly local micro and small businesses. We'd like to hear from companies like yours about what it's like to tender and contract with us. We are also keen to understand what would make us more appealing to businesses who haven't tendered for our work and what we should be doing differently. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2W72K/

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615009
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2W72K/

## Provenance

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