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
http://www.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
Market Engagement for Future Procurement of Building Compliance Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71315000 - Building services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
As part of developing a Buildings Category Strategy, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is carrying out early market engagement to better understand the current landscape of the building compliance sector. We're keen to hear from suppliers about their experience, capabilities, and any challenges they face, to help shape our future approach.
(Where section II.1.6 states that the contract is not divided into lots, this refers specifically to the current market engagement exercise, which is not divided into lots.)
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks
- 90410000 - Sewage removal services
- 90430000 - Sewage disposal services
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups
- 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71730000 - Industrial inspection services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 45312310 - Lightning-protection works
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 90400000 - Sewage services
- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of developing a Buildings Category Strategy, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is carrying out early market engagement to better understand the current landscape of the building compliance sector. We're keen to hear from suppliers about their experience, capabilities, and any challenges they face, to help shape our future approach.
The insights gathered will help inform the design of our next procurement exercise, including potential lotting structures, contract durations, and opportunities for innovation and social value.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of engaging with the market and does not constitute a call for competition.
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FLS has a statutory responsibility to service, repair, and maintain its built estate across Scotland. This estate includes approximately 584 buildings, such as deer larders, storage facilities, offices, accommodation, and visitor centres.
This market engagement focuses on a range of compliance services required across our built estate. These services are essential to ensuring the safety, functionality, and legal compliance of our buildings. Areas under consideration include, but are not limited to:
- Fire Engineering Servicing and Repair
- Heating and Ventilation Servicing and Repair
- Biomass Systems Servicing and Repair
- Electrical Fixed Wire Inspection and Repair (including Lightning Protection Systems and Fall Protection/Arrest Devices)
- Legionella L8 Compliance
- Private Water Supply Servicing including Boreholes
- Asbestos Surveying
- Septic Tank Emptying
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Servicing and Repair
- Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance
- Demolition Works
- Commercial Door Maintenance and Repair
- Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Inspections
- Ecological Surveys
- Fire Risk Assessments
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Please review the supporting document attached to this notice for further details.
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To respond to this market engagement, please complete the Microsoft Forms questionnaire available at: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQODWrJ_3eyJIlRjtpp3ADipUQzBWVlpZNE9ZVVlMSUJQOU5XWDRFNTBWNi4u
Please submit your response by 5pm, 25th August 2025.
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We welcome responses from both current and prospective suppliers. All feedback will be used solely to inform our procurement planning. Participation in this engagement does not affect eligibility for future tenders.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2026
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
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=806776.
(SC Ref:806776)