--- title: "Deer Larder Waster Management" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2026-08-10" --- # Deer Larder Waster Management Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, Forestry and Land Scotland, located at Great Glen House, Inverness, UKM, has announced a planned procurement process titled "Deer Larder Waste Management". This initiative falls under the environmental protection industry category and pertains to the renewal of a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 sites across Scotland. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an important future notice date set for 7th December 2026. Key information has been shared through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), and the authority seeks market insights to refine their procurement approach. The primary procurement category is services, with several lots planned, each corresponding to different geographic regions in Scotland. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and wildlife management. Companies based within the UK and capable of delivering services across the numerous specified locations would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is governed by public law and is compliant with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their operations in the government sector. The procurement approach encourages participation from diverse enterprises capable of meeting the standards set by Forestry and Land Scotland, ensuring sustainable and efficient waste management solutions. ## Notice FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). ### Lot Information West A As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). North B As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). West B As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). East A As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). East B As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). Central A As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). Central B As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). South A As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). South B As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). North A As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561986 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste - 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561986 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG561986&idx=1 10th August 2026 - Supporting Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561986 Deer Larder Waster Management - FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839665 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665 - https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfForestryAndLandScotlandDeerWaste ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839665.json.