Planning

Buildings Maintenance

  • Forestry and Land Scotland

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-031266

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-054612 (view related notices)

Published 10 June 2025, 1:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.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

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

Buildings Maintenance

Reference number

FLS-605

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - South Highland

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
  • UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
  • UKM61 - Caithness & Sutherland and Ross & Cromarty

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - North East

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
  • UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - East

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - West

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - Central

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - South West

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - South East

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - North Highland

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
  • 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 71315000 - Building services
  • 45421000 - Joinery work
  • 44220000 - Builders' joinery
  • 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
  • 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45442100 - Painting work
  • 45451000 - Decoration work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM61 - Caithness & Sutherland and Ross & Cromarty

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages a large number of buildings (including offices, stores, workshops, deer larders and visitor provisions) across Scotland. FLS has a requirement to establish a framework agreement with external contractors to maintain its buildings to a safe and legally compliant condition as well as providing upgrades and improvements.

The duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years with no optional extension periods. FLS will be appointing a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot. The successful contractors awarded to the framework agreement must provide all necessary trades, either directly or via the use of subcontractors to complete the works as required. Works procured through these frameworks requires a variety of trades which may include: plumber, heating engineer, joiner, roofer, builder, labourer, electrician, groundworker (including mechanical plant), painter and decorator, plasterer, scaffolder, flooring (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), blacksmith, mechanical engineer.

two.2.14) Additional information

This notice is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a call for competition. See attached PIN Document for more information. A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

16 June 2025


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

Tender documents in relation to this Framework Agreement are estimated to be published on 16th June 2025 - this notice is for prior information only.

A webinar will take place on 24 June 2025. To book your free place on the webinar please visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forestry-and-land-scotland-fls-buildings-maintenance-framework-agreement-1907/

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=798608.

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