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title: "Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788077"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
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# Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788077

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Geotechnical Works and Associated Services" is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), located in Inverness. This tender belongs to the industry category of environmental protection and covers geotechnical works across Scotland's national forests and land. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key activities outlined as both planned and emergency geotechnical works. Interested suppliers need to note the tender submission deadline set for 22nd June 2026, followed by the commencement of the award period. The procurement is structured as an open procedure, offering substantial opportunities within the UKM region with a contract value estimated at £5,000,000.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity for companies skilled in geotechnical and consultancy services. The project entails diverse tasks such as rock and soil slope reinforcement, installation of protection measures against rock falls, and comprehensive planning consultancy services. Such a contract would be ideal for businesses specialising in environmental and geotechnical engineering, substantial fieldwork, and emergency response management. The inclusion of a framework agreement further extends the opportunity for ongoing collaboration, making it perfect for contractors with a robust portfolio in managing large-scale environmental projects and the capability to deliver sustained consultancy and physical interventions. Businesses able to offer innovative, compliant, and sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) require contractors to deliver geotechnical works and consultancy services across Scotland's national forests and land. The Contractor will provide a combination of planned and emergency geotechnical works, acting as Principal Contractor and, where required, Principal Designer under CDM 2015. All works must comply with Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB), the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), British Standards, and Eurocodes. The scope includes: -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 nonroad engines); -Removal of vegetation and arboreal control to enable geotechnical works and inspections; -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; -Provide emergency response to geotechnical incidents; -Chainsaw work as required; -Use of drones as required; -Design and Build (Principal Contractor/Principal Designer roles); -Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure; and -Undertake and record geotechnical asset inspections including any necessary site preparation to enable inspections, e.g vegetation clearance, as well as carry out necessary maintenance and recording of inspections. In addition to physical geotechnical works, the Framework includes a comprehensive range of geoenvironmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, scientific, and planning consultancy services to support FLS in the sustainable management of Scotland's national forests and land. These services are essential for informing design decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating environmental and geotechnical risks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a Contract with an external service providers for the provision of Geotechnical Works and Associated Services. The framework agreement may be used by Forestry and Land Scotland and Transport Scotland. Scotland Excel are delivering this procurement exercise on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland however are not party to management of the contract. The Contracting Authority will be Forestry and Land Scotland. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555492 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Prior to 4 year contract period ending. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | IV3 8NW |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555492
- 16 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521970

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521970&idx=1
  16th January 2025 - Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521970
  PIN - Geotechnical Works - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a Contract with an external service provider for the provision of Geotechnical Works. As part of the development process for the procurement strategy Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). Full details can be found in the documentation provided with this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555492
  Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) require contractors to deliver geotechnical works and consultancy services across Scotland's national forests and land. The Contractor will provide a combination of planned and emergency geotechnical works, acting as Principal Contractor and, where required, Principal Designer under CDM 2015. All works must comply with Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB), the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), British Standards, and Eurocodes. The scope includes: -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 nonroad engines); -Removal of vegetation and arboreal control to enable geotechnical works and inspections; -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; -Provide emergency response to geotechnical incidents; -Chainsaw work as required; -Use of drones as required; -Design and Build (Principal Contractor/Principal Designer roles); -Supply accurate as built details and specifications and GPS coordinates of all installed infrastructure; and -Undertake and record geotechnical asset inspections including any necessary site preparation to enable inspections, e.g vegetation clearance, as well as carry out necessary maintenance and recording of inspections. In addition to physical geotechnical works, the Framework includes a comprehensive range of geoenvironmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, scientific, and planning consultancy services to support FLS in the sustainable management of Scotland's national forests and land. These services are essential for informing design decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating environmental and geotechnical risks.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788077
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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