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Prior Information Notice

Soil Surveys

  • First published: 01 April 2026
  • Last modified: 01 April 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0678d6
Published by:
Forestry and Land Scotland
Authority ID:
AA75606
Publication date:
01 April 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Forestry and Land Scotland

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

UK

Telephone: +44 3000676000

E-mail: procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Soil Surveys

Reference number: 627

II.1.2) Main CPV code

77300000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Soil Surveys - North Region

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71355000

77000000

77200000

79311000

79311200

90700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

North Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Soil Surveys - East Region

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77000000

77200000

71355000

79311000

79311200

90700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

East Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Soil Surveys - West Region

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71355000

77000000

77200000

79311000

79311200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

West Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Soil Surveys - Central Region

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71355000

77000000

77200000

79311000

79311200

90700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Central Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Soil Surveys - South Region

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71355000

77000000

77200000

79311000

79311200

90700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

South Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.

Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:

- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);

- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:

* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or

* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.

For each survey, you will be required to:

- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;

- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;

- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.

- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and

- Producing written reports for each site.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

27/07/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The PIN and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to this questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. The pricing information is being requested to identify indicative current market rates only for budgeting purposes. No pricing submitted as part of this questionnaire will be considered should any tender arise as a result of this pre-market engagement.

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=828093.

(SC Ref:828093)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

31/03/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Agriculture and Food
90700000 Environmental services Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
77200000 Forestry services Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
77300000 Horticultural services Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
79311200 Survey conduction services Survey services
79311000 Survey services Market research services
71355000 Surveying services Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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