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title: "Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759165"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FORESTRY"
published: "2024-06-13"
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# Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH FORESTRY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759165

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework" by Scottish Forestry involves the award of a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework agreement. The buying organization is Scottish Forestry, based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is for tree health surveys in various regions of Scotland. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made on 13th June 2024.

This tender opportunity in the environmental protection sector presents business growth possibilities for companies specializing in tree health surveys and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can undertake ground-level field observations, site surveys, and sample collections for diagnostic purposes are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for multiple businesses to participate and potentially secure contracts with Scottish Forestry.

## Notice

Scottish Forestry intend to award a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland. The requirement is divided into four (4) distinct Lots set out below: Lot 1 - Tree health survey only (Scotland) Lot 2 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (North Scotland) Lot 3 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (West Scotland) Lot 4 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (South Scotland)

### Lot Information

Tree health survey only (Scotland)

Lot 1 - Tree health survey only (Scotland) The Framework Supplier will be required to undertake: -Ground level field observation or sampling of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months.

Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (North Scotland)

The Framework Supplier will be required to: -Undertake ground level field observation of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months.

Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (West Scotland)

The Framework Supplier will be required to: -Undertake ground level field observation of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months.

Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (South Scotland)

The Framework Supplier will be required to: -Undertake ground level field observation of the host species at the identified site; and; -Record specified site details, and include, where suspect symptoms are found, a description and example photographs of the symptoms in a site survey. In some cases samples of plant material may need to be collected and submitted to laboratories for diagnosis.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507473 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FORESTRY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MURRAY FORESTRY; SWORD FORESTRY; WEIR FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507473
- 27 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499588

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499588&idx=3
  15th March 2024 - Circular Advice Note Number 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499588&idx=1
  27th February 2024 - SF_0461 - Terms and Conditions for the purchase of services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499588&idx=2
  27th February 2024 - Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland - Invitation to Tender Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499588
  Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework - Scottish Forestry intend to award a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland. The requirement is divided into four (4) distinct Lots set out below: Lot 1 - Tree health survey only (Scotland) Lot 2 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (North Scotland) Lot 3 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (West Scotland) Lot 4 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (South Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507473
  Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework - Scottish Forestry intend to award a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland. The requirement is divided into four (4) distinct Lots set out below: Lot 1 - Tree health survey only (Scotland) Lot 2 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (North Scotland) Lot 3 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (West Scotland) Lot 4 - Tree health surveys with ground felling sample trees (South Scotland)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759165
- https://forestry.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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