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title: "Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812944"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812944

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Crown Estate Scotland involves the Restock Programme Framework for forestry services. The procurement aimed to establish a framework agreement to facilitate ground preparation, groundworks, and tree planting across various estates in Northeast and South Scotland. The procedure was managed under the Open Procedure procurement method, with a focus on service offerings. The procurement stage is complete as of June 2026, with key contracts signed in April and June 2026. The services were intended to support the restock programme and were categorized under the CPV code for services, with delivery regions specified as UKM5 and UKM9.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry sector, particularly those with expertise in ground preparation and tree planting. SMEs specialised in forestry services had a strong foothold in this procurement, as evidenced by successful bids from companies like CK Forestry Contractors Ltd., Euroforest Silviculture, and McNeill Forestry. The framework agreement, with the potential to extend over four years, provides ongoing business growth prospects, allowing organisations to engage with Crown Estate Scotland in a meaningful and sustainable way. The involvement of larger firms like BNP Paribas Real Estate in forestry agent services highlights opportunities for collaboration between SMEs and larger enterprises within the substantial forestry services market.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") have a requirement to undertake the following forestry services. The Framework will be split into the following lotting structure: - Lot 1 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 2 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 3 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 4 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 5 - Forestry Agent Services - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

### Lot Information

Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate)

Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate)

Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Forestry Agent Services - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

The management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by CES staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of CES, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with CES staff and any other Rural Service Providers.

Renewal: The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557255 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £349,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £301,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9GL |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE; CK FORESTRY CONTRACTORS; EUROFOREST SILVICULTURE; MCNEILL FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 70332000 - Non-residential property services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557255
- 12 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545514
- 13 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=26
  18th December 2025 - Site Visit Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=13
  18th December 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=25
  18th December 2025 - Pricing Schedule v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=2
  18th December 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=24
  18th December 2025 - Specification v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=23
  18th December 2025 - Forestry South - Applegirth Estate - Lot 4 - Restock Site - Tree Planting Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=22
  18th December 2025 - Forestry South - Applegirth Estate - Lot 4 - Restock Site - Tree Planting Only (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=21
  18th December 2025 - Forestry South - Applegirth Estate - Lot 4 - Restock Site - Tree Planting Only (3)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=20
  18th December 2025 - Forestry North - Glenlivet Estate - Lot 3 - Restock Site - Tree Planting Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=19
  18th December 2025 - Forestry North - Glenlivet Estate - Lot 3 - Restock Site - Tree Planting Only (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=18
  18th December 2025 - Forestry North - Auchindoun Estate - Lots 1 & 3 - Restock Sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=17
  18th December 2025 - Forestry North - Glenlivet Estate - Lots 1 & 3 - Restock Site
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=10
  12th December 2025 - Technical Questionnaire - Lots 1 and 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=11
  12th December 2025 - Technical Questionnaire - Lots 3 and 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=12
  12th December 2025 - Technical Questionnaire - Lot 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=14
  12th December 2025 - Schedule 6 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=15
  12th December 2025 - CES TCs - Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=16
  12th December 2025 - Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=3
  12th December 2025 - Auchindoun Site Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=4
  12th December 2025 - Fochabers Site Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=5
  12th December 2025 - Glenlivet Site Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=6
  12th December 2025 - Applegirth Site Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=7
  12th December 2025 - Whitehill Site Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=8
  12th December 2025 - Tender Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=9
  12th December 2025 - Technical Questionnaire - All Lots
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545514&idx=1
  12th December 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541340
  Restock Programme Framework - Ground Preparation and Tree Planting - The aim of this contract is to implement a framework agreement whereby Crown Estate Scotland have access to a number of competent contractors who can deliver the following across Northeast Scotland (Glenlivet Estate and Fochabers Estate) and South Scotland (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate); - Ground preparation work including site access, mounding, drainage, forest roads, laybys and passing places. - Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works. This will contribute to the delivery of the annual forestry restocking programme and ensure compliance with our legal restocking obligations 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 '23rd October 2025'. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfCrownEstateScotlandGroungPreparationAndTreesPlantingFramework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545514
  Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services - Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") have a requirement to undertake the following forestry services. The Framework will be split into the following lotting structure: - Lot 1 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 2 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 3 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 4 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 5 - Forestry Agent Services - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557255
  Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services - Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") have a requirement to undertake the following forestry services. The Framework will be split into the following lotting structure: - Lot 1 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 2 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 3 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 4 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works - South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 5 - Forestry Agent Services - North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812944
- https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfCrownEstateScotlandGroungPreparationAndTreesPlantingFramework

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