Official UK procurement notice
Mechanised Ground Preparation Services - East Region - Durris
Authority: Forestry and Land Scotland (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought14 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionForestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree
crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe,
sustainable and cost effective manner.
- Recurrence: 2026
CPV: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Forestry services
Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure
14 lots · all with a published value (£32,362,343 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 6 and win at most 6 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Central belt, Fife and StirlingAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,856,743
Lot #2Cowal, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park and StirlingCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,856,743
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: Central
Sub Region: South
Lot Description: Central belt, Fife and Stirling
Lot #3Moray and Aberdeenshire WestCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,714,056
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: East
Sub region: North
Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire West
Lot #4Moray and AberdeenshireCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,714,056
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: East
Sub region: Central
Lot Description: Moray and Aberdeenshire
Lot #5TayCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,714,056
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: East
Sub region: South
Lot Description: Tay
Lot #6Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter RossCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,145,382
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
egion: North
Sub region: North
Lot Description: Caithness, Sutherland, Lairg, Dornoch and Easter Ross
Lot #7Strathspey, Inverness and StrathgarveCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,145,382
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: North
Sub region: Central & East
Lot Description: Strathspey, Inverness and Strathgarve
Lot #8Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch NessCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,145,382
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: North
Sub region: South & West
Lot Description: Wester Ross, Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric and Loch Ness
Lot #9Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & GallowayCancelledRenewalPublished value£3,030,669
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: South
Sub region: East
Lot Description: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway
Lot #10Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and ArranCancelledRenewalPublished value£3,030,669
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: South
Sub region: Central
Lot Description: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran
Lot #11West Dumfries & GallowayCancelledRenewalPublished value£3,030,669
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: South
Sub region: West
Lot Description: West Dumfries & Galloway
Lot #12LochaberCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,659,512
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: West
Sub region: North
Lot Description: Lochaber
Lot #13West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and MullCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,659,512
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: West
Sub region: Central
Lot Description: West Loch Awe, Glen Orchy, Lorne and Mull
Lot #14Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch AweCancelledRenewalPublished value£2,659,512
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) undertakes ground preparation on Scotland’s National Forest and Land (SNFL) to establish new tree crops, maintaining the volume of timber brought to market and enabling woodland creation.
The aim of this contract is to provide ground preparation and mechanised establishment and tending services to a high quality, in a safe, sustainable and cost effective manner.
FLS also deliver a programme of Peatland restoration services. Small elements of peatland works on areas that are parts of coupes may be required over the contract term. Peatlands are found in both the lowlands and the uplands. The size and location of peatland varies according to geology, terrain and climate.
Region: West
Sub region: South
Lot Description: Kintyre, Knapdale and East Loch Awe
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 2026
- First published
- 27 Jan 2022, 09:55 GMT
- Last source update
- 12 Oct 2023, 16:07 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 31 Jan 2022 – …
- Authority reference
Reference number: FLS-0101-C- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-030159- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03055eFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure
- Published justification
No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice:
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Key Performance Indicators are detailed within C0203 Specification, attached within PCS-T.
- Review procedure
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts
(Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 , may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of
Session.
Publisher note: (SC Ref:744167)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ↗
- Submission deadline
- 31 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 31 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
31 Jan 2022 → 12 Oct 2023 · 4 dates- Submission deadline31 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened31 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until31 May 2022, 23:59 BST
- Notice published12 Oct 2023, 16:07 BST
Notice history
10 events · 22 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Jan 2022- Published value published: £32,362,34331 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT
- Status changed to active31 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT
- Procurement method changed31 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT
- Deadline moved to 31 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT31 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT-21 days · was 21 Feb 2022, 09:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 21 Feb 2022, 09:00 GMT31 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT+14 days · was 7 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete12 Jul 2022, 09:10 BST
- Buyer details updated12 Jul 2022, 09:10 BST
- Status changed to unsuccessful10 Aug 2022, 09:18 BST
- Status changed to complete22 Mar 2023, 09:09 GMT
- Procurement method changed22 Mar 2023, 09:09 GMT
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 31 Jan 2022 | 7 Feb 2022 | +7 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 31 May 2022 | 7 Jun 2022 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 31 Jan 2022 | 7 Feb 2022 | +7 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 7 Feb 2022 | 21 Feb 2022 | +14 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 7 Jun 2022 | 21 Jun 2022 | +14 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 7 Feb 2022 | 21 Feb 2022 | +14 d |
Recent update to pricing table; extension to allow all bidders enough time to consider changes and price accurately.
Extended tender deadline until 9am on Monday 21st of February 2022, to ensure all bidders have sufficient time to take account of clarified information.
Routine re-releases (22)
- 2023-03: 14 releases · 22 Mar 2023, 22 Mar 2023
- 2022-08: 1 release · 10 Aug 2022
- 2022-07: 1 release · 12 Jul 2022
- 2022-01: 3 releases · 27 Jan 2022, 31 Jan 2022
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Central belt, Fife and Stirling10 awards | |||
| Bruce Todd LtdSME | £212,589 † | — | Awarded |
| dunnydeerservices ltdSME | £101,480 † | — | Awarded |
| Forestry Ground Prep Ltd | £59,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Plant and Quarry ServicesSME | £101,229 † | — | Awarded |
| John Strang contractors ltd | £101,229 † | — | Awarded |
| ICD Contracting LimitedSME | £439,847 † | — | Awarded |
| Kodiak forestry & groundworks ltd | £95,415 † | — | Awarded |
| Maccoll(Appin)ltdSME | £150,900 † | — | Awarded |
| DAB Groundworks LtdSME | £198,694 † | — | Awarded |
| dunnydeerservices ltdSME | £341,900 † | — | Awarded |
21 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Contract 030159-2023-FLS-0101-C-1
- Signed
- 12 Oct 2023
- Value
- £113,100
- Status
- active
Contract 008319-2023-FLS-0055-C-1
- Signed
- 7 Dec 2022
- Value
- £71,993
- Status
- active
Contract 008317-2023-FLS-0035-C-1
- Signed
- 3 Nov 2022
- Value
- £134,580
- Status
- active
Contract 008245-2023-FLS-0015-C-1 · Bruce Todd LtdSME
- Signed
- 31 Aug 2022
- Value
- £212,589
- Status
- active
Contract 008253-2023-FLS-0019-C-1 · John Strang contractors ltd
- Signed
- 31 Aug 2022
- Value
- £101,229
- Status
- active
Contract 008254-2023-FLS-0021-C-1 · ICD Contracting LimitedSME
- Signed
- 30 Aug 2022
- Value
- £439,847
- Status
- active
Contract 008260-2023-FLS-0022-C-1 · Kodiak forestry & groundworks ltd
- Signed
- 30 Aug 2022
- Value
- £95,415
- Status
- active
Contract 008298-2023-FLS-0023-C-1 · Maccoll(Appin)ltdSME
- Signed
- 30 Aug 2022
- Value
- £150,900
- Status
- active
Contract 008300-2023-FLS-0024-C-1 · DAB Groundworks LtdSME
- Signed
- 30 Aug 2022
- Value
- £198,694
- Status
- active
Contract 008310-2023-FLS-0027-C-1
- Signed
- 25 Aug 2022
- Value
- £159,495
- Status
- active
Contract 008246-2023-FLS-0016-C-1 · dunnydeerservices ltdSME
- Signed
- 24 Aug 2022
- Value
- £101,480
- Status
- active
Contract 008248-2023-FLS-0017-C-1 · Forestry Ground Prep Ltd
- Signed
- 24 Aug 2022
- Value
- £59,000
- Status
- active
Contract 008250-2023-FLS-0018-C-1 · Plant and Quarry ServicesSME
- Signed
- 24 Aug 2022
- Value
- £101,229
- Status
- active
Contract 008307-2023-FLS-0025-C-1 · dunnydeerservices ltdSME
- Signed
- 24 Aug 2022
- Value
- £341,900
- Status
- active
Contract 008308-2023-FLS-0026-C-1
- Signed
- 24 Aug 2022
- Value
- £311,655
- Status
- active
Contract 008311-2023-FLS-0028-C-1
- Signed
- 16 Aug 2022
- Value
- £138,300
- Status
- active
Contract 008312-2023-FLS-0029-C-1
- Signed
- 16 Aug 2022
- Value
- £257,703
- Status
- active
Lot 11: West Dumfries & Galloway
- Signed
- 23 Jun 2022
- Value
- £3,030,669
- Status
- active
Lot 9: Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway
- Signed
- 23 Jun 2022
- Value
- £3,030,669
- Status
- active
Lot 10: Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran
- Signed
- 19 Jun 2022
- Value
- £3,030,669
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Central belt, Fife and Stirling | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 9 · Scottish Borders and East Dumfries & Galloway | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 10 · Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 11 · West Dumfries & Galloway | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview contact point
- The Inverness Justice CentreReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
16 commercial parties on the notice- Bruce Todd LtdAwarded supplier
- CGF ServicesAwarded supplier
- Carron Valley PlantAwarded supplier
- DAB Groundworks LtdAwarded supplier
- Forestry Ground Prep LtdAwarded supplier
- Highland Stoneways LtdAwarded supplier
- ICD Contracting LimitedAwarded supplier
- John Strang contractors ltdAwarded supplier
- Kodiak forestry & groundworks ltdAwarded supplier
- MAM ContractingAwarded supplier
Show 6 more suppliers
- Maccoll(Appin)ltdAwarded supplier
- Molplant Construction LtdAwarded supplier
- Plant and Quarry ServicesAwarded supplier
- W Graham PlantAwarded supplier
- dunnydeerservices ltdAwarded supplier
- maxwell forestry plantAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.