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Contract Award Notice

Soil Surveys Framework

  • First published: 31 July 2018
  • Last modified: 31 July 2018
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Forestry Commission
Authority ID:
AA45548
Publication date:
31 July 2018
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Forestry Commission

Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road

Edinburgh

EH12 7AT

UK

Telephone: +44 3000675000

E-mail: procurement.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11322

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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 Framework

Reference number: FW0048

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79311000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland

* The framework value is given as 750 000 GBP, which is the maximum budget available.

The individual lot values add up to 480 000 GBP. This is the minimum budget available.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 750 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

North Highland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM61

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Inverness Ross and Skye

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM62

UKM63

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Moray & Aberdeenshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM5

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lochaber

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM8

UKM63

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

West Argyll

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM63

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Tay

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM7

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Cowal & Trossachs

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM

UKM63

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Scottish Lowlands

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM

UKM9

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Dumfries and Borders

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM

UKM92

UKM91

UKM9

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

— 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,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Galloway

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71352000

71353000

71355000

79311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM

UKM92

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1.3) The FC has an ongoing requirement for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful “applicant (s)” will be required to:

— Carry out site / soil surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell),

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

— Map Soil Poly gons and associated linear and point data in a digital format,

— Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific format GIS themes (currently a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute tables,

— Produce a written report for each site.

Training in the digital mapping of soils in the bespoke GIS formats, will be provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2018/S 086-193482

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: North Highland

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Andy Kennedy

The Lindens, Gairloch Crescent

Conon Bridge

IV7 8BQ

UK

Telephone: +44 7775109221

NUTS: UKM6

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 43 200.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Inverness Ross and Skye

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Andy Kennedy

The Lindens, Gairloch Crescent

Conon Bridge

IV7 8BQ

UK

Telephone: +44 7775109221

NUTS: UKM6

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 38 400.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Moray and Aberdeenshire

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 4 800.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Lochaber

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Andy Kennedy

The Lindens, Gairloch Crescent

Conon Bridge

IV7 8BQ

UK

Telephone: +44 7775109221

NUTS: UKM6

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 52 800.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: West Argyll

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 72 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Tay

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 81 600.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: Cowal and Trossachs

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 96 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: Scottish Lowlands

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ECKY Surveys

67 Copland Street

Dalbeattie

DG5 4EP

UK

Telephone: +44 1556610862

NUTS: UKM92

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 14 400.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: Dumfries and Borders

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ECKY Surveys

67 Copland Street

Dalbeattie

DG54EP

UK

Telephone: +44 1556610862

NUTS: UKM92

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 4 800.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: Galloway

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/07/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Hutton Institute

Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler

Aberdeen

AB15 8QH

UK

Telephone: +44 1224395348

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ECKY Surveys

67 Copland Street

Dalbeattie

DG5 4EP

UK

Telephone: +44 1556610862

NUTS: UKM92

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wardell Armstrong

Suite 3/1, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1315553311

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 72 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

2.14 Skills Test

All bidders who have successfully advanced beyond the qualification, technical and commercial evaluation will then be required to send all staff they intend to use under the framework undertake and pass a mandatory skills test which will also form part of your tender submission.

All bidder staff and any proposed subcontractors who will be providing this service to the FC are required to undertake this skills test.

Any delegates who fail the skills tests will be required to re-sit and pass before they are permitted to work on this framework.

The FC will not provide any training or instruction to any delegates who fail. Any training required in order for them to pass must be carried out by, and at the expense of the bidder.

The skills test will take place on 8.6.2018, and participants will meet at the following address:

Forestry Commission – Tay Forest District Office

Inverpark,

Dunkeld

PH8 0JR

Attendees must bring with them all equipment required to carry out soil surveys.

Attendees should also ensure that they have the following PPE with them on the day:

— Suitable Footwear for conducting forest surveys,

— Waterproof Clothing,

— Hi-Vis Jacket or Waistcoat,

— Hardhat,

— Safety Glasses or suitable eye protection.

Attendance at the skills test by all members of the team identified as being responsible for delivery the service is mandatory.

Failure to send staff to undertake the skills test will result in your tender submission being rejected.

If a bidder cannot make the 8th June an alternative date of 18th June has been made available.

(SC Ref:551803)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Forestry Commission

Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road

Edinburgh

EH12 7AT

UK

Telephone: +44 3000675000

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.forestry.gov.uk/

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

27/07/2018

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71352000 Subsurface surveying services Engineering-related scientific and technical services
71353000 Surface surveying services Engineering-related scientific and technical 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.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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