- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
- Lot 6. Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
- Lot 7. Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
- Lot 8. North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
- Lot 9. Tay, Angus & Mearns
- Lot 10. South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
- Lot 11. South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
- Lot 13. North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
- Lot 1. North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
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
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Specialist Peatland Restoration
Reference number
FLS-0013-C
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. FLS also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who FLS are and what it does can be found here https://forestryandland.gov.scot/https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
There are extensive areas of deep peat on Scotland’s Forests & Land, including many which are afforested. FLS has committed to manage all peatlands on Scotland’s forests and land in a sustainable manner, maximising the delivery of ecosystem services for the benefit of Scotland’s people and environment.
The aim of this contract is to provide specialist peatland restoration services to deliver our programme of restoration of degraded peatlands in line with targets agreed with Scottish Government as part of the wider Peatland Action delivery programme. These services are split into two distinct types of operation. Part A: Lots 1-11 Site Rewetting, and Part B: Lots 12-14 Specialised Peatland Harvesting
By 2027 onwards we expect to be restoring at least 3,000 hectares annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions, capturing additional carbon and restoring valuable priority habitats that support priority species in the process. Alongside this is our duty to help deliver Scottish Government’s policy in relation to the Climate Emergency, and to do our part in delivering ecosystem services spanning environmental, social, and economical benefits.
The contract term is a maximum of five (5) years (three (3) initial years plus one optional extension of 24 months).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £41,608,225
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: North
Lot Description: Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 2 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: West
Lot Description: Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 6 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: Central
Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 7 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: East
Lot Description: North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 8 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tay, Angus & Mearns
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Tay, Angus & Mearns
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: East
Lot Description: Tay, Angus & Mearns
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 9 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: South
Lot Description: South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 10 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: South
Lot Description: South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 11 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: North & East
Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 13 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: North
Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
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
Lot 1 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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: 2023/S 000-010745
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
13
Title
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Duncan Wemyss Ltd
12 Manse Road
Ardgay
IV24 3BL
Telephone
+44 7748845565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,151,550
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 20 %
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Duncan Wemyss Ltd
12 Manse Road
Ardgay
IV24 3BL
Telephone
+44 7748845565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £9,743,950
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 20 %
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
10
Title
South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMD Contract Services Ltd
1 Old Irongray Road, Lochside
Dumfries
DG2 0BJ
Telephone
+44 1387720819
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,940,150
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
11
Title
South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMD Contract Services Ltd
1 Old Irongray Road, Lochside
Dumfries
DG2 0BJ
Telephone
+44 1387720819
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,739,950
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Duncan Wemyss Ltd
12 Manse Road
Ardgay
IV24 3BL
Telephone
+44 7748845565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,486,700
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 20 %
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.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
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,403,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMD Contract Services Ltd
1 Old Irongray Road, Lochside
Dumfries
DG2 0BJ
Telephone
+44 1387720819
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,239,800
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Duncan Wemyss Ltd
12 Manse Road
Ardgay
IV24 3BL
Telephone
+44 7748845565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,060,700
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 20 %
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
9
Title
Tay, Angus & Mearns
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2023
five.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
five.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
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,842,425
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Tenderers should note that although the value of all Awarded Contracts has been estimated at 41,608,225.00 GBP excluding VAT over the maximum five year contract period, the Authority reserves the right to modify the Contract(s) – irrespective of the monetary value of modifications – within the scope permitted under Regulation 72 (1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, should operational reasons require it.
Actual requirements can vary due to the following changes:
- Increase or decrease in the Purchasers budget to cope with an increase or decrease in the Services.
- In the event that the Purchaser requires to increase or decrease their anticipated programme to meet their regulated requirement and/or a change in internal circumstances within a Region.
- In the event that a Contract for another Lot is terminated, the Purchaser may increase the scope of the Lot to support the completion of the Services within that Lot.
- Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHN) which could result in a large, time bound requirement to clear significant areas of forest. This could result in additional area needing to be harvested or re-wetted using this contract than currently programmed or anticipated.
- Policy Change and Government funding. Scottish Government may increase or decrease Peatland
Restoration volumes across the National Forest Estate, which may result in more or less funding for
Peatland Restoration being secured. For example, revision of the Climate Change Action Plan may
result in additional restoration being required.
- External Funding. Additional sources of non-Scottish Government funding may become available for
Peatland Restoration. For example, private investment companies seeking to support Net Zero.
- Updates to the requirements of the IUCN Peatland Code, or development of other voluntary standards.
For example, requirements for reporting of restoration works may be updated in future versions of the
Peatland Code, or as part of other voluntary standards such as new biodiversity or water codes.
(SC Ref:740398)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Telephone
+44 1463230782
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 1RQ
supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1312252595
Country
United Kingdom