Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry and Land Scotland
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://forestryandland.gov.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items
Reference number
FLS-150-F
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intend to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin.
Newton Nursery was established by the Forestry Commission in 1931, and it has not seen significant investment since the early 1980s, when the facilities were developed to service a growing programme of three (3) to four (4) million trees per year.
The annual requirement has doubled since then, and will need to double again in the coming years. The redevelopment project is seeking to utilise innovative technology alongside developing the physical estate to meet these needs, now and into the future.
Part of the redevelopment is the construction of a new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 Glasshouse, which will be around the size of two (2) football pitches and capable of growing up to nineteen (19) million trees per year. This modern addition will revolutionise our approach by providing a controlled environment to nurture our seedlings. By shielding them from invasive weeds and curious critters, FLS anticipate a significant boost in our germination success rate, aiming to achieve an impressive 80% germination rate for our seeds. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
Once the redevelopment is complete, Newton could have up to twenty-five (25) million trees growing on site in any one year, a significant increase from the seven (7) million trees FLS are currently able to produce.
This tender exercise is for the sundry items that will be required for both the tree nursery and the new glasshouse.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Growing Medium
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Main site or place of performance
Newton Nursery, Elgin, IV30 8XR.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin.
Newton Nursery was established by the Forestry Commission in 1931, and it has not seen significant investment since the early 1980s, when the facilities were developed to service a growing programme of three (3) to four (4) million trees per year.
The annual requirement has doubled since then, and will need to double again in the coming years. The redevelopment project is seeking to utilise innovative technology alongside developing the physical estate to meet these needs, now and into the future.
Part of the redevelopment is the construction of a new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 Glasshouse, which will be around the size of two (2) football pitches and capable of growing up to nineteen (19) million trees per year. This modern addition will revolutionise our approach by providing a controlled environment to nurture our seedlings. By shielding them from invasive weeds and curious critters, FLS anticipate a significant boost in our germination success rate, aiming to achieve an impressive 80% germination rate for our seeds. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
Once the redevelopment is complete, Newton could have up to twenty-five (25) million trees growing on site in any one year, a significant increase from the seven (7) million trees FLS are currently able to produce.
This tender exercise is for the sundry items that will be required for both the tree nursery and the new glasshouse.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering And Delivery Process / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Enhancement Of The Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability And Climate Change / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Accredited Living Wage Employer / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Scottish Business Pledge / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) / Weighting: Not Scored
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £680,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Jan 2029
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Organic Matter
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Main site or place of performance
Newton Nursery, Elgin, IV30 8XR.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin.
Newton Nursery was established by the Forestry Commission in 1931, and it has not seen significant investment since the early 1980s, when the facilities were developed to service a growing programme of three (3) to four (4) million trees per year.
The annual requirement has doubled since then, and will need to double again in the coming years. The redevelopment project is seeking to utilise innovative technology alongside developing the physical estate to meet these needs, now and into the future.
Part of the redevelopment is the construction of a new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 Glasshouse, which will be around the size of two (2) football pitches and capable of growing up to nineteen (19) million trees per year. This modern addition will revolutionise our approach by providing a controlled environment to nurture our seedlings. By shielding them from invasive weeds and curious critters, FLS anticipate a significant boost in our germination success rate, aiming to achieve an impressive 80% germination rate for our seeds. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
Once the redevelopment is complete, Newton could have up to twenty-five (25) million trees growing on site in any one year, a significant increase from the seven (7) million trees FLS are currently able to produce.
This tender exercise is for the sundry items that will be required for both the tree nursery and the new glasshouse.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering And Delivery Process / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Enhancement Of The Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability And Climate Change / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Accredited Living Wage Employer / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Scottish Business Pledge / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) / Weighting: Not Scored
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Jan 2029
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Galvanised Lifting & Storage Crates
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44619300 - Crates
- 44619000 - Other containers
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Main site or place of performance
Newton Nursery, Elgin, IV30 8XR.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin.
Newton Nursery was established by the Forestry Commission in 1931, and it has not seen significant investment since the early 1980s, when the facilities were developed to service a growing programme of three (3) to four (4) million trees per year.
The annual requirement has doubled since then, and will need to double again in the coming years. The redevelopment project is seeking to utilise innovative technology alongside developing the physical estate to meet these needs, now and into the future.
Part of the redevelopment is the construction of a new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 Glasshouse, which will be around the size of two (2) football pitches and capable of growing up to nineteen (19) million trees per year. This modern addition will revolutionise our approach by providing a controlled environment to nurture our seedlings. By shielding them from invasive weeds and curious critters, FLS anticipate a significant boost in our germination success rate, aiming to achieve an impressive 80% germination rate for our seeds. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
Once the redevelopment is complete, Newton could have up to twenty-five (25) million trees growing on site in any one year, a significant increase from the seven (7) million trees FLS are currently able to produce.
This tender exercise is for the sundry items that will be required for both the tree nursery and the new glasshouse.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering And Delivery Process / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Enhancement Of The Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability And Climate Change / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Accredited Living Wage Employer / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Scottish Business Pledge / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) / Weighting: Not Scored
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £540,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Jan 2029
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Nursery Sundries – Ties/Labels/Cell Trays/Tools
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Main site or place of performance
Newton Nursery, Elgin, IV30 8XR.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin.
Newton Nursery was established by the Forestry Commission in 1931, and it has not seen significant investment since the early 1980s, when the facilities were developed to service a growing programme of three (3) to four (4) million trees per year.
The annual requirement has doubled since then, and will need to double again in the coming years. The redevelopment project is seeking to utilise innovative technology alongside developing the physical estate to meet these needs, now and into the future.
Part of the redevelopment is the construction of a new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 Glasshouse, which will be around the size of two (2) football pitches and capable of growing up to nineteen (19) million trees per year. This modern addition will revolutionise our approach by providing a controlled environment to nurture our seedlings. By shielding them from invasive weeds and curious critters, FLS anticipate a significant boost in our germination success rate, aiming to achieve an impressive 80% germination rate for our seeds. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
Once the redevelopment is complete, Newton could have up to twenty-five (25) million trees growing on site in any one year, a significant increase from the seven (7) million trees FLS are currently able to produce.
This tender exercise is for the sundry items that will be required for both the tree nursery and the new glasshouse.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering And Delivery Process / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Enhancement Of The Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability And Climate Change / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Accredited Living Wage Employer / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Scottish Business Pledge / Weighting: Not Scored
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Jan 2029
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tree Transportation
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Main site or place of performance
Newton Nursery, Elgin, IV30 8XR.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin.
Newton Nursery was established by the Forestry Commission in 1931, and it has not seen significant investment since the early 1980s, when the facilities were developed to service a growing programme of three (3) to four (4) million trees per year.
The annual requirement has doubled since then, and will need to double again in the coming years. The redevelopment project is seeking to utilise innovative technology alongside developing the physical estate to meet these needs, now and into the future.
Part of the redevelopment is the construction of a new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 Glasshouse, which will be around the size of two (2) football pitches and capable of growing up to nineteen (19) million trees per year. This modern addition will revolutionise our approach by providing a controlled environment to nurture our seedlings. By shielding them from invasive weeds and curious critters, FLS anticipate a significant boost in our germination success rate, aiming to achieve an impressive 80% germination rate for our seeds. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
Once the redevelopment is complete, Newton could have up to twenty-five (25) million trees growing on site in any one year, a significant increase from the seven (7) million trees FLS are currently able to produce.
This tender exercise is for the sundry items that will be required for both the tree nursery and the new glasshouse.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering & Delivery Process / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Enhancement of the Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Climate Change / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Accredited Living Wage Employer / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Scottish Business Pledge / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) / Weighting: Not Scored
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £900,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Jan 2029
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the FLS-150-F ITT document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are detailed in Schedule 1, Part B of the FLS-150-F T&Cs document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-035009
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 February 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Place
This will be done at a private residence with no public access
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Opening of tenders is through PCS-Tender by a FLS Procurement Specialist and a full audit trail is maintained.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Autumn 2028
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please refer to clause 5.6.10 of the FLS-150-F ITT document for the Question Scoring Methodology for Technical Criteria, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
Please refer to clause 6.3 of the FLS-150-F T&Cs document for a full list of operational reasons for modification, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
The Scottish Government Supplier Journey: www.supplierjourney.scot
The Buyer Help and Guidance on PCS-T here: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/buyerhelp.html
The Supplier Development 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 ITT exercise. The Project code is 28103. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
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.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RG
supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom