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Published 14 Apr 2023, 10:33 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Specialist Peatland Restoration - Rewetting: Mull & Lochaline

Official notice

Authority: Forestry and Land Scotland (Central government)

14 lotsServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competitionSME suitableMax 4 lots to bidMax 4 lots per supplier
Published estimate£66,334,775total for 14 lots
Submissions closed 12 May 2023
Awarded to Duncan Wemyss Ltd +4 more10 awards

What is being bought14 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Forestry and Land Scotland (the Purchaser) look after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. We also continue to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who we are and what it does can be found here: forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandl… ↗

There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland’s Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. The Purchaser has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland’s forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland’s people and environment.

The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme.

By 2027 onwards, the Purchaser expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon, and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government’s policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits.

  • Recurrence: Autumn 2027

CPV: Forestry services · Horticultural services

Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure

14 lots · all with a published value (£66,334,775 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 4 and win at most 4 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)AwardedRenewalPublished value£9,743,950
Delivery: Scotland · West Region - Mull & Lochaline
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shireAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,486,700

Region: North

Lot Description: Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 2 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3LochaberRenewalPublished value£4,227,150

Region: West

Lot Description: Lochaber

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 3 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Lochaber
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Mull & LochalineRenewalPublished value£2,815,550

Region: West

Lot Description: Mull & Lochaline

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 4 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Mull & Lochaline
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)RenewalPublished value£2,112,300

Region: West

Lot Description: North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 5 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)AwardedRenewalPublished value£2,403,000

Region: West

Lot Description: Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 6 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)AwardedRenewalPublished value£5,239,800

Region: Central

Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 7 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)AwardedRenewalPublished value£4,060,700

Region: East

Lot Description: North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 8 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Tay, Angus & MearnsAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,842,425

Region: East

Lot Description: Tay, Angus & Mearns

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 9 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Tay, Angus & Mearns
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,940,150

Region: South

Lot Description: South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 10 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,739,950

Region: South

Lot Description: South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)

Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland. Additional information: Lot 11 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)RenewalPublished value£9,521,700

Region: West

Lot Description: Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)

Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration. Additional information: Lot 12 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)AwardedRenewalPublished value£7,151,550

Region: North & East

Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)

Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration. Additional information: Lot 13 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross) Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus, Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) & South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)RenewalPublished value£6,049,850

Region: Central, East & South

Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus & Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) abd South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)

Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration. Additional information: Lot 14 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).

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.

Delivery: Scotland · Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal) Tay, Angus & Mearns South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
Extensions: Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.Variant bids: not allowed

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 · Autumn 2027
First published
14 Apr 2023, 10:33 BST
Last source update
22 Nov 2023, 13:56 GMT
Award evaluation window
15 May 2023 – …
Authority reference
FLS-013-C4
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-034551
Classification (CPV)
Forestry servicesHorticultural services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bea7 Find 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:

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Key Performance Indicators are detailed within Appendix C, attached within PCS-Tender.

Review and risk notes
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: The contracts will be for the period up to 31st August 2026. The end date is to align with the contracts let from tender FLS-0013-C. (SC Ref:751224)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Submission deadline
12 May 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
15 May 2023, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 May 2023 → 22 Nov 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    12 May 2023, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    15 May 2023, 09:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    22 Nov 2023, 13:56 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Aug 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    31 Aug 2023, 08:50 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    17 Oct 2023, 10:24 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.214 Apr 202314 May 2023+30 d

Incorrect date entered

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2023-08: 1 release · 31 Aug 2023
  • 2023-04: 2 releases · 14 Apr 2023, 14 Apr 2023

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 12
Awarded value £50,763,22512 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 2525 from SMEs
Contracts signed 12latest 21 Nov 2023
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)2 awards
Duncan Wemyss LtdSMESubcontracting: declared£9,743,950 †—Awarded
ACM Plant hireSME£4,227,150 †—Awarded
Lot 2 · Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire1 award
Duncan Wemyss LtdSMESubcontracting: declared£5,486,700 †—Awarded
Lot 6 · Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)1 award
ICD Contracting LimitedSME£2,403,000 †—Awarded
Lot 7 · Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)1 award
AMD Contract Services LtdSME£5,239,800 †—Awarded
Lot 8 · North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)1 award
Duncan Wemyss LtdSMESubcontracting: declared£4,060,700 †—Awarded
Lot 9 · Tay, Angus & Mearns1 award
TAIGA UPLANDSME£3,842,425 †—Awarded
Lot 10 · South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)1 award
AMD Contract Services LtdSME£1,940,150 †—Awarded
Lot 11 · South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)1 award
AMD Contract Services LtdSME£1,739,950 †—Awarded
Lot 13 · North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)1 award
Duncan Wemyss LtdSMESubcontracting: declared£7,151,550 †—Awarded

2 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

  • Contract 034551-2023-FLS-013-C4-1

    Signed
    21 Nov 2023
    Value
    £2,815,550
    Status
    active
  • Contract 030565-2023-FLS-013-C3-1 · ACM Plant hireSME

    Signed
    10 Oct 2023
    Value
    £4,227,150
    Status
    active
  • Contract 030568-2023-FLS-013-C5-1

    Signed
    10 Oct 2023
    Value
    £2,112,300
    Status
    active
  • North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) · Duncan Wemyss LtdSME

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    £7,151,550
    Status
    active
  • North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross) · Duncan Wemyss LtdSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £9,743,950
    Status
    active
  • South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders) · AMD Contract Services LtdSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £1,940,150
    Status
    active
  • South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran) · AMD Contract Services LtdSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £1,739,950
    Status
    active
  • Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire · Duncan Wemyss LtdSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £5,486,700
    Status
    active
  • Kintyre (inc South Knapdale) · ICD Contracting LimitedSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £2,403,000
    Status
    active
  • Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal) · AMD Contract Services LtdSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £5,239,800
    Status
    active
  • North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray) · Duncan Wemyss LtdSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £4,060,700
    Status
    active
  • Tay, Angus & Mearns · TAIGA UPLANDSME

    Signed
    29 Aug 2023
    Value
    £3,842,425
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
2 · Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
6 · Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
7 · Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
8 · North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
9 · Tay, Angus & Mearns3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
10 · South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
11 · South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
13 · North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Forestry and Land Scotland

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawEnvironmental protection Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 8NWContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview contact point EdinburghContact email, phone
  • The Inverness Justice CentreReview body InvernessContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • ACM Plant hireAwarded supplier Unit 2 Industrial Estate, Brora, Scotland, KW9 6LAContact phone
  • AMD Contract Services LtdAwarded supplier 1 Old Irongray Road, Lochside, Dumfries, Scotland, DG2 0BJContact phone
  • Drumclog plant LtdAwarded supplier The yard, Drumclog, Strathaven, Scotland, ml10 6qqContact phone
  • Duncan Wemyss LtdAwarded supplier 12 Manse Road, Ardgay, Scotland, IV24 3BLContact phone
  • ICD Contracting LimitedAwarded supplier Glenakil cottage , Tarbert Argyll, Kilberry road, Scotland, PA29 6XXContact phone
  • TAIGA UPLANDAwarded supplier Upper Donavourd Farm, By Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5JPContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.