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Prior Information Notice

Buildings Maintenance

  • First published: 17 June 2025
  • Last modified: 17 June 2025
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-054612
Published by:
Forestry and Land Scotland
Authority ID:
AA75606
Publication date:
17 June 2025
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) 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/

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: https://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

Buildings Maintenance

Reference number: FLS-605

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.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/

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

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

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - North Highland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM61

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - South Highland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM63

UKM62

UKM61

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - North East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM5

UKM62

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM7

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM63

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - Central

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM8

UKM7

UKM63

UKM9

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - South West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM9

II.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.

II.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/

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Buildings Maintenance - South East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

45261900

45261920

50000000

50700000

50711000

71315000

45421000

44220000

45420000

45330000

45315000

71314100

45442100

45451000

45300000

50710000

50712000

77300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM9

UKM73

II.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.

II.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/

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

16/06/2025

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

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.

(SC Ref:798608)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/06/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
44220000 Builders joinery Structural products
45300000 Building installation work Construction work
71315000 Building services Consultative engineering and construction services
45000000 Construction work Construction and Real Estate
45451000 Decoration work Other building completion work
45315000 Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment Electrical installation work
71314100 Electrical services Energy and related services
77300000 Horticultural services Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
45420000 Joinery and carpentry installation work Building completion work
45421000 Joinery work Joinery and carpentry installation work
45442100 Painting work Application work of protective coatings
45330000 Plumbing and sanitary works Building installation work
50000000 Repair and maintenance services Other Services
50700000 Repair and maintenance services of building installations Repair and maintenance services
50710000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations Repair and maintenance services of building installations
50711000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
50712000 Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
45261920 Roof maintenance work Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings
45261900 Roof repair and maintenance work Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings

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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