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title: "Geotechnical Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650028"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-09-01"
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# Geotechnical Works Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650028

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland is conducting an open tender process for the "Geotechnical Works Framework" aimed at executing essential geotechnical works to enhance safety at FLS sites. The procurement focuses on various operations including slope reinforcement, tree felling, and installation of protective infrastructure. This tender is registered under works as its main procurement category, with a total estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 31 May 2021, with an award period commencing shortly thereafter.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geotechnical engineering, environmental services, and related fields. Companies capable of offering diverse techniques such as rock removal, vegetation management, and drone services would be particularly suited to compete. The successful bidders will be expected to demonstrate quality and competitive pricing, with an emphasis on meeting specific operational requirements detailed in the tender documents.

## Notice

1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426239 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CAN GEOTECHNICAL; GEO ROPE; SG ELITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426239
- 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412991

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412991
  Geotechnical Works Framework - 1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426239
  Geotechnical Works Framework - 1.2 The Framework Agreement (Framework) seeks to cover all geotechnical works necessary to make FLS sites safer and to install temporary and permanent geotechnical infrastructure, depending on requirements. This would include, but is not restricted to: - Application of a range of rock and soil slope reinforcement techniques; - Rock removal and scaling; - Small scale tree felling and extraction; - Provision of specific plant (e.g. mobile barriers, off-road vehicles and non-road engines); - Removal of vegetation and arboreal control; - Installation of protection measures against rock and debris falls such as draped mesh, baseline, temporary or permanent catch fencing (and removal if required); - Provision of traffic management and other on-site communications as part of overall geotechnical works; - Chainsaw work as required; - Use of drones as required; and - Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure. Full specification of requirements for individual call-offs will be included as part of the call-off documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650028
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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