Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry and Land Scotland
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
Contact
Daniella Peel
daniella.peel@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
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Deer Management Framework Agreement
Reference number
FLS-0078-FW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
FLS are proposing to put in place a “Framework Agreement” to supplement the current requirements delivered under the C0224 contracts. This will allow FLS staff to have access to several suitably qualified and competent Service Providers who can be called upon to undertake this work if the current C0224 service providers are unable to deliver any additional work that is identified for any reason, or if a contract under C0224 fails for any reason, FLS staff will identify the most appropriate method to ensure continuation of the services - this may include delivering the requirement in-house or contracting with an additional Service Provider through this framework agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Deer Management - North Region
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03142000 - Animal products
- 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77600000 - Hunting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
North Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FLS are proposing to put in place a “Framework Agreement” to supplement the C0224 contracts if required. This will allow FLS staff to have access to several suitably qualified and competent Service Providers who can be called upon to undertake this work if the current C0224 service providers are unable to deliver any additional work that is identified for any reason, or if a contract under C0224 fails for any reason, FLS staff will identify the most appropriate method to ensure continuation of the services - this may include delivering the requirement in-house or contracting with an additional Service Provider
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Deer Management - South Region
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03142000 - Animal products
- 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77600000 - Hunting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
South Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FLS are proposing to put in place a “Framework Agreement” to supplement the C0224 contracts if required. This will allow FLS staff to have access to several suitably qualified and competent Service Providers who can be called upon to undertake this work if the current C0224 service providers are unable to deliver any additional work that is identified for any reason, or if a contract under C0224 fails for any reason, FLS staff will identify the most appropriate method to ensure continuation of the services - this may include delivering the requirement in-house or contracting with an additional Service Provider
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Deer Management - East Region
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03142000 - Animal products
- 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77600000 - Hunting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
East Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FLS are proposing to put in place a “Framework Agreement” to supplement the C0224 contracts if required. This will allow FLS staff to have access to several suitably qualified and competent Service Providers who can be called upon to undertake this work if the current C0224 service providers are unable to deliver any additional work that is identified for any reason, or if a contract under C0224 fails for any reason, FLS staff will identify the most appropriate method to ensure continuation of the services - this may include delivering the requirement in-house or contracting with an additional Service Provider
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Deer Management - West Region
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03142000 - Animal products
- 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77600000 - Hunting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
West Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FLS are proposing to put in place a “Framework Agreement” to supplement the C0224 contracts if required. This will allow FLS staff to have access to several suitably qualified and competent Service Providers who can be called upon to undertake this work if the current C0224 service providers are unable to deliver any additional work that is identified for any reason, or if a contract under C0224 fails for any reason, FLS staff will identify the most appropriate method to ensure continuation of the services - this may include delivering the requirement in-house or contracting with an additional Service Provider
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Deer Management - Central Region
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03142000 - Animal products
- 03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77600000 - Hunting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Central Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FLS are proposing to put in place a “Framework Agreement” to supplement the C0224 contracts if required. This will allow FLS staff to have access to several suitably qualified and competent Service Providers who can be called upon to undertake this work if the current C0224 service providers are unable to deliver any additional work that is identified for any reason, or if a contract under C0224 fails for any reason, FLS staff will identify the most appropriate method to ensure continuation of the services - this may include delivering the requirement in-house or contracting with an additional Service Provider
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 October 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is a Request for Information in regards to a potential opportunity for deer management services for Forestry and Land Scotland. Attached is a short questionnaire which we are requesting potential service providers to respond to in order to best shape the opportunity.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=738936.
(SC Ref:738936)