---
title: "Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811829"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811829

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland has awarded a framework call-off contract titled "Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region" under procurement reference FLS-1943-A. This project falls within the services category and focuses on environmental protection within the UKM region, specifically Inverness. The contract was part of an open procurement procedure and is currently at the award stage, formalized on 1st July 2025. The direct award was conducted through their overarching framework agreement on soil surveys, with a contract value of £77,737.50.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in soil surveys and peatland projects. The contract was awarded to The James Hutton Institute, an SME, highlighting potential opportunities for similar small and medium-sized enterprises within the UK or those targeting environmental projects. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate business growth by enhancing portfolios in government-focused environmental services, thereby increasing visibility and credibility in this sector.

## Notice

This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region. This is a Direct Award Call off from Forestry and Land Scotland overarching Framework Agreement for Soil Survers (ref: FW0074).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region. This is a Direct Award Call off from Forestry and Land Scotland overarching Framework Agreement for Soil Survers (ref: FW0074).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540510 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,737 |

## 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 | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540510

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540510
  Award of Framework Call off Contract - FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region - This is an Award Notice for Framework Agreement Call off Contract FLS-1943-A - Soil Survey of East Lussa Peatland Soils Fund - South Region. This is a Direct Award Call off from Forestry and Land Scotland overarching Framework Agreement for Soil Survers (ref: FW0074).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811829

## Provenance

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