--- title: "Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is being conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland for the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System." This procurement falls under the services category within the environmental protection industry, focusing on invasive vegetation control services across Scotland's national forests and land. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with deadlines for submission set for 1st June 2026. The project has a significant budget of GBP 81,480,000 and encompasses multiple lots throughout Scotland, including Central, North, East, South, and West regions. The procurement method is selective, conducted using a restricted procedure, and interested parties can submit their bids electronically via the specified platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vegetation management services, including those experienced in cutting, herbicide application, and manual removal of invasive species. Companies with expertise in handling eco-friendly solutions and those equipped for steep terrain operations may also find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the DPS format, businesses that qualify will have the opportunity to bid for future projects within the system, enhancing their growth prospects over the long term. Companies committed to community benefits and environmental management, and those capable of providing quality assurance in health and safety, will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. This tender requires businesses to demonstrate their technical and professional capabilities, including previous relevant project experience, ensuring that only qualified organizations are selected. ## Notice FLS is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) services across Scotland's national forests and land. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired. The scope of the DPS is primarily for establishment operations including but not limited to: - Cutting - power or hand tools. - Burning. - Stump Treatment. - Foliar application of pesticides. - Stem injection of woody material with sprayed pesticides or eco plugs. - Stem injection of herbaceous weeds. - Hand pulling of seedlings. - Steep ground/rope access work. - Non-chemical and non-cutting treatments (manual removal). - Chipping of cut material. - Traffic Management. - Manual Labour. ### Lot Information Central Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.. 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: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years. North Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.. 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: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years. East Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.. 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: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years. South Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.. 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: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years. West Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.. 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: FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555254 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | DPS validity period will be for five years (60 months). FLS reserves the right to extend the period of the DPS on more than one occasion, by up to an additional total of five years (60 months). A retender would need to be published within 12 months before the planned end date. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £81,480,000 | | Lots value | £81,480,000 | | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555254 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555254 Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - FLS is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) services across Scotland's national forests and land. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to procure services which are unable to be provided through existing contracts or to replace contracts which have terminated or expired. The scope of the DPS is primarily for establishment operations including but not limited to: - Cutting - power or hand tools. - Burning. - Stump Treatment. - Foliar application of pesticides. - Stem injection of woody material with sprayed pesticides or eco plugs. - Stem injection of herbaceous weeds. - Hand pulling of seedlings. - Steep ground/rope access work. - Non-chemical and non-cutting treatments (manual removal). - Chipping of cut material. - Traffic Management. - Manual Labour. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831058 - https://forestryandland.gov.scot - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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