--- title: "C0203 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2022-08-10" --- # C0203 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "C0203 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations" is led by Forestry and Land Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category with the main goal of providing ground preparation and mechanised establishment services to maintain timber volume and enable woodland creation. The tender covers multiple lots across various regions in Scotland. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with recent amendments made to the tender deadlines to accommodate bidders and ensure accurate pricing. Key locations include Central, South, East, and West regions within the specified lots. This public procurement opportunity by Forestry and Land Scotland presents suitable prospects for businesses focused on environmental protection services. The tender specifically targets firms capable of delivering high-quality ground preparation and mechanised establishment operations in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. Businesses involved in forestry, land development, and peatland restoration services are well-suited to compete in this tender. With diverse lots across different regions, this tender offers opportunities for businesses to contribute to Scotland's National Forest and Land projects while adhering to environmental conservation practices. ## Notice Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Central belt, Fife and Stirling Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: Central Sub region: East Lot Description: Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 3: Moray and Aberdeenshire West Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: North Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire West Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 4: Moray and Aberdeenshire Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: Central Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 5: Tay Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: East Sub region: South Lot Description: Tay Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 6: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. egion: North Sub region: North Lot Description: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 7: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: North Sub region: Central & East Lot Description: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 8: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: North Sub region: South & West Lot Description: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 9: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: East Lot Description: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 10: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: Central Lot Description: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 11: West Dumfries & Galloway Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: South Sub region: West Lot Description: West Dumfries & Galloway Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 12: Lochaber Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: North Lot Description: Lochaber Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 13: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: Central Lot Description: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 14: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: West Sub region: South Lot Description: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Lot 2: Cowal, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park and Stirling Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. Region: Central Sub Region: South Lot Description: Central belt, Fife and Stirling Renewal: Initial 3 years + 2 x 12 month optional extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455965 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | 16 Nov 2020 | | Award date | 19 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,362,343 | | Lots value | £32,362,340 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,030,668 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Complete, Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MOLPLANT CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455965 - 12 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453696 - 31 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439105 - 27 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438797 - 23 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436709 - 22 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389067 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389067&idx=1 24th June 2020 - Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations PIN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389067 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations - Request for Information - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations, and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements. Please download and complete the attached document - "Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations PIN" - and return completed responses to rachael.allan@forestryandland.gov.scot by 17:00 (BST), 3 July 2020. Please Note: This requirement will likely be split into Lots, however, Lot-specific information is not included in or required in response to this PIN. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436709 C0203 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations - Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453696 C0203 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations - Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455965 C0203 Ground Preparation and Mechanised Establishment Operations - Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland's National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation. The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner. FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926 - https://forestryandland.gov.scot - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000623926. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623926.json.