Official UK procurement notice
Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System
Authority: Forestry and Land Scotland (Central government)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Authority (FLS) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Woodland Establishment across Scotland.
A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system used to tender for services with a group of pre-qualified suppliers. FLS uses this system of pre-qualified suppliers to tender for Woodland Creation projects as and when they arise.
To submit a bid to join the DPS, suppliers need to submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD) through the DPS project on the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) website. The SPD is a qualification response form which allows FLS to assess bidders’ suitability, experience, and capability to provide the services which may be required under the DPS. Only bidders that achieve a ‘Pass’ for all questions in the SPD are appointed to the DPS.
The DPS comprises 2 Lots; Commercial and Amenity, and Planting and Maintenance.
This DPS is extending the validity date from the 31st October 2024 until 31st October 2029.
New applications shall be evaluated and the decision communicated within 10 working days.
- Recurrence: DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.
CPV: Forestry services · Horticultural services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM)Renewal
Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM).
The Authority expects the Contractor to undertake all the establishment work that will be required to deliver the overall specification in the Land Management Plan and associated documents: this will include appropriate ground preparation, vegetation control, sourcing appropriate provenances of the tree species specified in the Land Management Plan, planting, maintenance, protection of the crop from damaging agents, and effective communication. Additional information: - 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.
Lot #2Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM)Renewal
Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM).
Contractors will be expected to undertake forest establishment operations which will include tree planting, beating-up to replace any dead or missing trees, chemical weeding and hand weeding operations. Further operations that may be required such as tree protection with the application individual tree protectors or control noxious weeds will be detailed in Invitations to Tender. Additional information: - 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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 30
- Price: 70
- Economic & financial standing
SPD Specific Question 4b.5.1, 5.2 and 5.3
(Question) The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of a Contract that they are awarded, the levels of insurance cover.
Minimum: (Statement) Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = Minimum 5 million GBP. Public Liability Insurance = Minimum 5 million GBP for any one incident and unlimited in total http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40. - Technical & professional ability
SPD Specific Question 4c.1.2
(Question) For public supply and public service contracts only, please provide relevant examples of supplies and/or services carried out during the last three years.
SPD Specific Question 4c.4 (Modern Slavery Act)
(Question) Please provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used:
ESPD Specific Question 4c.6
(Question) The following educational and professional qualifications are held by the service provider or the contractor itself:
ESPD 4D.1 Quality Assurance standards
Health and Safety Procedures)
Question) Will the bidder be able to produce certificates drawn up by independent bodies attesting that the bidder complies with the required Health and Safety standards?
SPD 4D.2 Environmental Management Systems
(Question) Will the bidder be able to produce certificates drawn up by independent bodies attesting that the bidder complies with the required environmental management systems or standards?
Minimum: ESPD Specific Question 4c.1.2 (Statement) For each Lot, Bidders are required to provide at least one example using the template in the document FW0049 Appendix 1a - 4C-1-2 Technical Experience that demonstrates relevant experience to deliver the requirement for the Lot described …
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Woodland Establishment across Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing…” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Forestry and Land Scotland buys Horticultural services (CPV 7730), and who usually turns up
Forestry and Land Scotland’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Horticultural services (CPV 7730) →
How the contest usually goes
Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.
i
How often small and medium firms win.
Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.
The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.
Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
i
How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Here, local means registered in Scotland.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered in Scotland.
i
How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 51 days of the bid deadline.
i
How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
The market share is a minimum: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.
How many bids did past lots attract?
i
How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid0% / 8%
2–321% / 15%
4–653% / 38%
7+26% / 38%
How did awards compare with estimates?
i
Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
On a framework or DPS, prices are agreed when work is called off.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Not comparable on a framework or DPS. The notice sets up a supplier panel and a ceiling value; what the work actually costs is agreed later, on each call-off or mini-competition, and those publish as contract notices of their own. The award-vs-estimate record of this market therefore sits on the call-offs; this page shows it on the contracts, not on the panel that frames them.
Assess each lot i
What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
i
What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1Commercial and amenity woodland establishment, Contractor will be the Forest Works Manager (FWM)CPV 77300000Estimate not published
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid8%
2–348%
4–635%
7+10%
i
Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Ingram DesignWorked for this buyer | Estate Management Services 2023notice published Jun 2023 | Land Agency Services | — | Similar wording and category |
| Graham + SibbaldWorked for this buyer | Estate Management Services 2023notice published Jun 2023 | Strategic Planning & Development advice | — | Similar wording and category |
| BNP Paribas Real EstateWorked for this buyer | Estate Management Services 2023notice published Jun 2023 | Woodland Disposals | — | Similar wording and category |
| R A Dalton LtdWorked for this buyer | FW0064 Building Compliance (Hard Facilities Management) Framework 2023-2027notice published Aug 2023 | Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance | — | Similar wording and category |
| KS RefrigerationWorked for this buyer | FW0064 Building Compliance (Hard Facilities Management) Framework 2023-2027notice published Aug 2023 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Servicing and Repair | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £371k1 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| £333k8 awards in 36m · last this month | 3 live · £246k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £3.2m5 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 2 live · £1.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=3 | |
| — | 1 live · £3.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 12% above n=1 | |
| — | 2 live · £3.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 2% above n=2 |
Lot #2Planting and Maintenance woodland establishment on sites where the Authority is the Forestry Works Manager (FWM)CPV 77300000Estimate not published
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid6%
2–350%
4–633%
7+11%
i
Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R A Dalton LtdWorked for this buyer | FW0064 Building Compliance (Hard Facilities Management) Framework 2023-2027notice published Aug 2023 | Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance | — | Similar wording and category |
| Andrew DuncanWorked for this buyer | Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Controlnotice published Nov 2022 | C0209 West Lot 12 - Kintyre | — | Similar wording and category |
| Michael Ramage ForestryWorked for this buyer | Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Controlnotice published Nov 2022 | C0209 South Lot 16 – Old D&B East | — | Similar wording and category |
| Galloway Forest ConservationWorked for this buyer | Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Controlnotice published Nov 2022 | C0209 South Lot 20 – Galloway South West | — | Similar wording and category |
| Eric Boyd Forestry LtdWorked for this buyer | Forest Management Operations and Invasive Vegetation Controlnotice published Nov 2022 | C0209 South Lot 22 – Galloway North | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £371k1 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| — | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| £8.9m12 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live · £412k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 20% below n=6 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · DPS validity period will be for 5 years, a retender would need to be published within approximately 12 months before the end date.
- First published
- 4 Nov 2024, 12:55 GMT
- Last source update
- 4 Nov 2024, 12:55 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 31 Oct 2029 – …
- Authority reference
FW0049- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-035639- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3b2Find a Tender
- 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: Only Contractors admitted onto the DPS will be invited to tender for the relevant Lot. SPD evaluation will be scored as pass/fail. Should any question be scored ‘fail’ the entire bid shall be set aside. Where the bidder relies on the capacities of other entities/consortium member in order to meet the selection criteria they must provide a separate SPD for each entity. Please read the bidders instructions on the SPD section 2C.1 for full details. If the bidder intends to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties, then the bidder will be required to submit a separate SPD (Part II A&B, and Part III A&B only) for each subcontractor. Please read the bidder’s instructions on the SPD section 2D.1 & 2D.1.2. Where changes are made with the agreement of FLS DPS Manager during the period of the DPS to the other entities that the bidder relies on in order to meet the selection criteria they must provide a separate SPD for each new/replacement member to the FLS DPS Manager. The SPD will be reviewed by FLS to determine the appropriateness of the new/replacement member. FLS's decision on whether or not to allow the change/addition will be final Contracts will be awarded using weightings in section II.2.5, the Authority reserves the right to amend weightings by up to ±20% where it is deemed appropriate. The Supplier Developer Programme is available to assist suppliers with public procurement including training events: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 14254. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 14254. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Monitoring and enforcing its application would put an unreasonable burden on all the parties. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits will be required for contracts with a value greater than 1,000,000 (Lot 1) or 500,000 (Lot 2) (GBP, ex VAT). Community Benefits may also be required below these values. (see tender documents for full detail): - Targeted recruitment and vocational training initiatives; - Supporting Educational initiatives; - Support or Funding for Community and/or Environmental initiatives; - Supported Business, third sector and voluntary initiatives; - Support and development opportunities delivered to disadvantaged groups. - Support for Equality and diversity initiatives to encourage inclusiveness; (SC Ref:781610)
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via Public Contracts ScotlandTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Admission period ends
- 30 Oct 2029, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 31 Oct 2029, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
4 Nov 2024 → 31 Oct 2029 · 4 dates- Notice published4 Nov 2024, 12:55 GMT
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown30 Oct 2029, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened31 Oct 2029, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until31 Oct 2029, 23:59 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview contact point
- The Inverness Justice CentreReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice; the tender pack is on the portal.