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title: "WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791517"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
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# WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791517

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is currently in the tender phase of its procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of validation and verification services for its Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects. The contract, valued at £315,000, will be concluded through an open procedure covering environmental protection services under a central purchasing body. This project is geographically focused in the UKM region, and submissions are required by 20th August 2025. The services contract is expected to commence in January 2026, with an initial duration of 24 months and potential extensions for an additional two 12-month periods. Services must be delivered electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform, adhering to electronic submission methods.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in environmental protection and carbon verification to expand their portfolios by providing high-quality services to a key Scottish governmental body. Companies with expertise in validation and verification, particularly in sectors related to carbon project certifications, will find this invitation particularly relevant. With a high emphasis on quality (70%) alongside price (30%) as award criteria, the contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses capable of meeting these standards and seeking stable, potentially long-term engagement with public sector projects. Furthermore, prospective suppliers get the chance to be involved in a robust framework agreement, contributing significant value through the impactful oversight of carbon-related environmental projects.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland has a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external suppliers for the provision of validation and/or verification, by an approved body, of their pipeline of Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects.

### Lot Information

Peatland Code

The provision of Peatland Code Validation and Verification Services.. 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.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period will commence in January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a maximum of an additional two 12-month periods. The decision on whether to exercise the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS.

Woodland Carbon Code

The provision of Woodland Carbon Code Validation and Verification Services. 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.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period will commence in January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a maximum of an additional two 12-month periods. The decision on whether to exercise the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547075 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2025 |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Roughly 9-months prior to the expiry of this framework agreement subject to extension periods being executed. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | £315,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,500 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547075
- 9 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534367
- 6 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525439

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525439
  WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying - FLS have a growing pipeline of carbon projects which will be reaching verification deadlines in the period June 2027-2030 and beyond. As such, FLS has a requirement to put in place a framework agreement with suppliers to carry out Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code validation (at the start of the project) and Verification (every 5-10 years to check progress) services on all FLS carbon projects. This will also include the requirement to carry out Woodland Carbon Code verification surveys. Market consultation is an important part of the procurement process and gives us an opportunity to consider your specialist opinion and expertise. As such we are requesting all interested suppliers complete the below survey by COB '21st March 2025'. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfForestryAndLandScotlandCarbonProjectsVerificationAndValidationServices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534367
  WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying - Forestry and Land Scotland has a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external suppliers for the provision of validation and/or verification, by an approved body, of their pipeline of Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547075
  WCC & PC Validation, Verification and Surveying - Forestry and Land Scotland has a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external suppliers for the provision of validation and/or verification, by an approved body, of their pipeline of Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) and Peatland Code (PC) projects.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791517
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfForestryAndLandScotlandCarbonProjectsVerificationAndValidationServices
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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