Contract

Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations

• Forestry and Land Scotland

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-009190

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0399f8

Published 21 March 2024, 1:21pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Forestry and Land Scotland

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

Email

procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot

Telephone

+44 3000676000

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

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Environment

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations

Reference number

FLS-0036-C

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £20,748,083.05

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Aberfoyle & Crainlaraich

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77300000 - Horticultural services
• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - Central

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Fife, West Calder

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - Central

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Glasgow

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - Central

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Cowal

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - Central

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Moray & Aberdeenshire West

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - East

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Aberdeenshire

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - East

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Tay

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - East

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Caithness, Lairg, Dornoch & Sutherland

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - North

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Easter Ross & Strathgarve

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - North

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Strathspey & Inverness

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - North

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric & Loch Ness

Lot No

12

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - North

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Wester Ross & Skye

Lot No

13

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - North

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lochaber North

Lot No

15

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lochaber South

Lot No

16

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

East & West Lorne

Lot No

18

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

East & West Loch Awe/Knapdale

Lot No

19

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Kintyre

Lot No

20

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Region - West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry & Land Scotland (THE PURCHASER) 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion - Name: Water Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training Competency / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Service Quality / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Timescales / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Impact / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-024412

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Aberfoyle & Crainlaraich

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TAIGA UPLAND

Upper Donavourd Farm

By Pitlochry

PH16 5JP

Telephone

+44 7808739027

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £875,481.44

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Fife, West Calder

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MAM Contracting

The Office, Templemill Farm

Crieff

PH7 4HL

Telephone

+44 7712529678

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £550,762.31

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Glasgow

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MAM Contracting

The Office, Templemill Farm

Crieff

PH7 4HL

Telephone

+44 7712529678

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,830,830.35

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Cowal

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

maxwell forestry plant

North Lodge, Heronsford

Ballantrae

Ka26 0LN

Telephone

+44 7500970308

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM94 - South Ayrshire

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £914,967.91

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 50 %

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Moray & Aberdeenshire West

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

dunnydeerservices ltd

dunnydeer home farm insch, aberdeenshire

scotland

ab526lw

Telephone

+44 7831563012

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,475,947.12

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 30 %

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Aberdeenshire

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Highland Stoneways Ltd

Knock Na Gobhair, Craigston

Turriff

AB53 5PX

Telephone

+44 7778336981

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,324,381.87

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 10 %

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

Tay

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TAIGA UPLAND

Upper Donavourd Farm

By Pitlochry

PH16 5JP

Telephone

+44 7808739027

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,081,150.51

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

9

Title

Caithness, Lairg, Dornoch & Sutherland

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bruce Todd Ltd

Quarrycrook, 7 Hoy

Halkirk

KW12 6UU

Telephone

+44 1847839189

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM61 - Caithness & Sutherland and Ross & Cromarty

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,539,561.44

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 2 %

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted

Management and supervisory support

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

10

Title

Easter Ross & Strathgarve

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bruce Todd Ltd

Quarrycrook, 7 Hoy

Halkirk

KW12 6UU

Telephone

+44 1847839189

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM61 - Caithness & Sutherland and Ross & Cromarty

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,288,491.18

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 2 %

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted

Management and supervisory support

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

11

Title

Strathspey & Inverness

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bruce Todd Ltd

Quarrycrook, 7 Hoy

Halkirk

KW12 6UU

Telephone

+44 1847839189

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM61 - Caithness & Sutherland and Ross & Cromarty

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £593,157.62

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 2 %

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted

Management and supervisory support

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

12

Title

Glen Urquhart, Glen Affric & Loch Ness

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Plant and Quarry Services

4 Carron Place

Ardgay

IV24 3BQ

Telephone

+44 7718150093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,025,840.85

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

15

Title

Lochaber North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAB Groundworks Ltd

8 Blaich

Fort William

PH33 7AN

Telephone

+44 7818045231

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,375,112.86

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

13

Title

Wester Ross & Skye

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

McNeill Forestry

3 Struie Place

Ardgay

IV24 3BT

Telephone

+44 7519171870

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UK - United Kingdom

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £396,390.48

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

16

Title

Lochaber South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAB Groundworks Ltd

8 Blaich

Fort William

PH33 7AN

Telephone

+44 7818045231

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,341,017.02

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

18

Title

East & West Lorne

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Maccoll(Appin)ltd

Ar Dhachaidh

Appin

PA38 4BL

Telephone

+44 1631730201

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,031,374.78

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

19

Title

East & West Loch Awe/Knapdale

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ICD Contracting Limited

Glenakil cottage , Tarbert Argyll

Kilberry road

PA29 6XX

Telephone

+44 7788816701

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,153,046.78

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Section V. Award of contract

Lot No

20

Title

Kintyre

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ICD Contracting Limited

Glenakil cottage , Tarbert Argyll

Kilberry road

PA29 6XX

Telephone

+44 7788816701

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £950,568.54

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:761674)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The Inverness Justice Centre

Longman Road

Inverness

IV1 1AH

Email

inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

VI.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.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Court of Session

Parliament House, Parliament Square

Edinburgh

EH1 1RQ

Email

supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1312252595

Country

United Kingdom