Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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.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
Seed Collection & Associated Services
Reference number: FLS-093-F
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) look after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. The Authority also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who the Authority is and what it does can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/.
The Authority had a requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of Seed Collection and Associated Services (including, Processing and Testing and Seed Supply).
Within this Framework Agreement specification, the Authority had a requirement for the provision of the following services:
- Aerial Seed Collection;
- Ground Seed Collection;
- Rope Access Seed Collection;
- Seed Processing, Testing and Storage; and
- Seed Supply.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Aerial Seed Collection - North Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Works - Aerial Seed Collection (Lots 1 to 5)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works by way of tree climbing using ropes or using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) where ground conditions are suitable to permit this.
This work would relate mainly to Native Pinewood seed collections, but could also extend to other alternative seed collections such as Douglas Fir/Noble Fir, Omorika Spruce, etc. The work may also include crown reduction of Sitka Seed Orchard trees relating directly to subsequent ground seed collection operations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Scenario - Topping Seed Trees
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Use of Chainsaws
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Aerial Seed Collection - East Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
East Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Works - Aerial Seed Collection (Lots 1 to 5)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works by way of tree climbing using ropes or using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) where ground conditions are suitable to permit this.
This work would relate mainly to Native Pinewood seed collections, but could also extend to other alternative seed collections such as Douglas Fir/Noble Fir, Omorika Spruce, etc. The work may also include crown reduction of Sitka Seed Orchard trees relating directly to subsequent ground seed collection operations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Scenario - Topping Seed Trees
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Use of Chainsaws
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Aerial Seed Collection - West Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Works - Aerial Seed Collection (Lots 1 to 5)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works by way of tree climbing using ropes or using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) where ground conditions are suitable to permit this.
This work would relate mainly to Native Pinewood seed collections, but could also extend to other alternative seed collections such as Douglas Fir/Noble Fir, Omorika Spruce, etc. The work may also include crown reduction of Sitka Seed Orchard trees relating directly to subsequent ground seed collection operations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Scenario - Topping Seed Trees
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Use of Chainsaws
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Aerial Seed Collection - Central Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Central Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Works - Aerial Seed Collection (Lots 1 to 5)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works by way of tree climbing using ropes or using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) where ground conditions are suitable to permit this.
This work would relate mainly to Native Pinewood seed collections, but could also extend to other alternative seed collections such as Douglas Fir/Noble Fir, Omorika Spruce, etc. The work may also include crown reduction of Sitka Seed Orchard trees relating directly to subsequent ground seed collection operations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Scenario - Topping Seed Trees
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Use of Chainsaws
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Aerial Seed Collection - South Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
South Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Works - Aerial Seed Collection (Lots 1 to 5)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works by way of tree climbing using ropes or using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) where ground conditions are suitable to permit this.
This work would relate mainly to Native Pinewood seed collections, but could also extend to other alternative seed collections such as Douglas Fir/Noble Fir, Omorika Spruce, etc. The work may also include crown reduction of Sitka Seed Orchard trees relating directly to subsequent ground seed collection operations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Scenario - Topping Seed Trees
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Use of Chainsaws
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Ground Seed Collection - North Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work - Ground Seed Collection (Lots 6 to 10)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works which are ground based only. Such collections may be made from previously cut branches that have been made available from aerial arboriculture operations or through the use of pull sticks to collect cones from low level branches. The use of ground cover sheets can also be used for the collection of e.g. acorns or beech mast.
Ground seed collection works can relate to a wide range of both conifer and broadleaf species.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Delivery Team
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Standards
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Ground Seed Collection - East Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
East Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work - Ground Seed Collection (Lots 6 to 10)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works which are ground based only. Such collections may be made from previously cut branches that have been made available from aerial arboriculture operations or through the use of pull sticks to collect cones from low level branches. The use of ground cover sheets can also be used for the collection of e.g. acorns or beech mast.
Ground seed collection works can relate to a wide range of both conifer and broadleaf species.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Delivery Team
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Standards
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Ground Seed Collection - West Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
West Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work - Ground Seed Collection (Lots 6 to 10)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works which are ground based only. Such collections may be made from previously cut branches that have been made available from aerial arboriculture operations or through the use of pull sticks to collect cones from low level branches. The use of ground cover sheets can also be used for the collection of e.g. acorns or beech mast.
Ground seed collection works can relate to a wide range of both conifer and broadleaf species.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Delivery Team
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Standards
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Ground Seed Collection - Central Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Central Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work - Ground Seed Collection (Lots 6 to 10)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works which are ground based only. Such collections may be made from previously cut branches that have been made available from aerial arboriculture operations or through the use of pull sticks to collect cones from low level branches. The use of ground cover sheets can also be used for the collection of e.g. acorns or beech mast.
Ground seed collection works can relate to a wide range of both conifer and broadleaf species.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Delivery Team
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Standards
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Ground Seed Collection - South Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
South Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work - Ground Seed Collection (Lots 6 to 10)
The purpose of this requirement is to carry out seed collection works which are ground based only. Such collections may be made from previously cut branches that have been made available from aerial arboriculture operations or through the use of pull sticks to collect cones from low level branches. The use of ground cover sheets can also be used for the collection of e.g. acorns or beech mast.
Ground seed collection works can relate to a wide range of both conifer and broadleaf species.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Delivery Team
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Standards
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Rope Access Seed Collection - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
National
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work - Rope Access Seed Collection (Lot 11)
The Authority have determined where operations to gather seed from trees or shrubs on dangerously steep ground, crags from below or above, then the certification gained for IRATA/Mountain Climbing Instructor (MCI), Winter Mountain Climbing Instructor (WMCI) or equivalent will be the required certification where roped access is deemed necessary to ensure safe collection.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Delivery Team
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Standards
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Timescales
/ Weighting: 20%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Seed Processing, Testing & Storage - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
National
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Work – Seed Processing, Testing & Storage (Lot 12)
Seed Processing
Seed processing timings are crucial in order to ensure the highest possible seed germination is achieved.
Seed Testing
Seed testing of all extracted seed is also required prior to either direct sowing or intended storage. This work requires to be completed under controlled laboratory conditions and requires the use of some fairly specialist equipment.
Seed Storage
Seed storage should be appropriate to the particular species of tree. It is paramount that the required seed moisture content is attained for all seed capable of being stored for long periods in deep cold conditions. Recalcitrant seed such as Oak must be kept in conditions which maximise their germination percentage and longevity as far as reasonably practicable. Given the wide range of papers available with very different prescriptions for the proper storage of individual species, FLS are open to experimentation with small samples to test some of these hypotheses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Scenario
/ Weighting: 90%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Seed Supply - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77211600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
National
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Planned Works - Seed Supply (Lot 13)
The Authority have an ongoing annual requirement for the purchase of both conifer and broadleaf seed under this Framework Agreement. All seed purchases made will support annual plant production programmes at Newton Nursery and subsequently wider Authority Restocking and New Woodland creation programmes.
The supply of appropriate plants to the forestry sector relies on a suitable supply of seed to the nurseries. The provenance of seed is an important factor, as forests planted in the area from which the seed is collected tend to be better adapted to local conditions. There is little predictability as to the quality of seed that will be produced in any given year and so, when a good seed production year occurs, the seed must be stored and used judiciously until another good seed year occurs.
The Contractor will at all times be responsible for ensuring that it instructs and directs its staff, sub-contractors, and/or consortia members in order to meet the requirements of the Authority in relation to this Framework Agreement. The Authority will not be responsible for instructing and/or directing Contractor’s operational staff, their sub-contractors, and/or their consortia members.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Scottish Business Pledge
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Mandatory
Quality criterion: Seed Supply, Storage and Innovation
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion: Delivery Management
/ Weighting: 25%
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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:
2024/S 000-029384
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Aerial Seed Collection - North Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forres Tree Services Ltd
The Tree House, 55 Farquhar Street, Hopeman
Elgin
IV30 5SL
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray Forestry Ltd
19 Nicoll Drive, Bankfoot
Perth
PH14BL
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RH Tree Contractors
Crossburn Cottage, Engliston Muir
Inverness
IV3 8RQ
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Squirrely Tree Carr
Northview, Woodriffe road
Newburgh, Cupar
KY146DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Aerial Seed Collection - East Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARBCORE LTD
ysgol trefeurig, penbontrhydybeddau
ABERYSTWYTH
SY23 3EZ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray Forestry Ltd
19 Nicoll Drive, Bankfoot
Perth
PH14BL
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RH Tree Contractors
Crossburn Cottage, Engliston Muir
Inverness
IV3 8RQ
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Squirrely Tree Carr
Northview, Woodriffe road
Newburgh, Cupar
KY146DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SM Foresty Ltd
Easter balinluig of dunfallandy, Dunfallandy
Pitlochry
Ph165na
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Aerial Seed Collection - West Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARBCORE LTD
ysgol trefeurig, penbontrhydybeddau
ABERYSTWYTH
SY23 3EZ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Duncan Currie
3 New Buildings, Arisaig
Inverness-shire
PH394NP
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray Forestry Ltd
19 Nicoll Drive, Bankfoot
Perth
PH14BL
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RH Tree Contractors
Crossburn Cottage, Engliston Muir
Inverness
IV3 8RQ
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Squirrely Tree Carr
Northview, Woodriffe road
Newburgh, Cupar
KY146DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Aerial Seed Collection - Central Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARBCORE LTD
ysgol trefeurig, penbontrhydybeddau
ABERYSTWYTH
SY23 3EZ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&H Tree Services Ltd
The Willows, Rowanburn
Canonbie
DG14 0RE
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RH Tree Contractors
Crossburn Cottage, Engliston Muir
Inverness
IV3 8RQ
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Squirrely Tree Carr
Northview, Woodriffe road
Newburgh, Cupar
KY146DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SM Foresty Ltd
Easter balinluig of dunfallandy, Dunfallandy
Pitlochry
Ph165na
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 70 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Aerial Seed Collection - South Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARBCORE LTD
ysgol trefeurig, penbontrhydybeddau
ABERYSTWYTH
SY23 3EZ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&H Tree Services Ltd
The Willows, Rowanburn
Canonbie
DG14 0RE
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RH Tree Contractors
Crossburn Cottage, Engliston Muir
Inverness
IV3 8RQ
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Ground Seed Collection - North Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catkin Ecology
7 Kinlochard Cottages, Kinlochard, Kinlochard
Stirling
FK8 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestry Contractors Scotland
Mo-Dhachaidh, Mill Lane
Strachur
PA27 8DG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fyfe forestry ltd
24 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie
Inverness
IV108UL
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray Forestry Ltd
19 Nicoll Drive, Bankfoot
Perth
PH14BL
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W M Shorthouse Forestry Limited
Balmore house, Dunalistair estate, Kinloch Rannoch
Pitlochry,
PH16 5PD
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Ground Seed Collection - East Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catkin Ecology
7 Kinlochard Cottages, Kinlochard, Kinlochard
Stirling
FK8 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fyfe forestry ltd
24 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie
Inverness
IV108UL
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray Forestry Ltd
19 Nicoll Drive, Bankfoot
Perth
PH14BL
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sword Forestry Ltd
Hargan, Waterloo
Perth
PH1 4AP
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W M Shorthouse Forestry Limited
Balmore house, Dunalistair estate, Kinloch Rannoch
Pitlochry,
PH16 5PD
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Ground Seed Collection - West Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catkin Ecology
7 Kinlochard Cottages, Kinlochard, Kinlochard
Stirling
FK8 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestry Contractors Scotland
Mo-Dhachaidh, Mill Lane
Strachur
PA27 8DG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray Forestry Ltd
19 Nicoll Drive, Bankfoot
Perth
PH14BL
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W M Shorthouse Forestry Limited
Balmore house, Dunalistair estate, Kinloch Rannoch
Pitlochry,
PH16 5PD
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Ground Seed Collection - Central Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catkin Ecology
7 Kinlochard Cottages, Kinlochard, Kinlochard
Stirling
FK8 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestry Contractors Scotland
Mo-Dhachaidh, Mill Lane
Strachur
PA27 8DG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&H Tree Services Ltd
The Willows, Rowanburn
Canonbie
DG14 0RE
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SM Foresty Ltd
Easter balinluig of dunfallandy, Dunfallandy
Pitlochry
Ph165na
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 70 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Ground Seed Collection - South Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catkin Ecology
7 Kinlochard Cottages, Kinlochard, Kinlochard
Stirling
FK8 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestry Contractors Scotland
Mo-Dhachaidh, Mill Lane
Strachur
PA27 8DG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&H Tree Services Ltd
The Willows, Rowanburn
Canonbie
DG14 0RE
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Rope Access Seed Collection - National
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestry Contractors Scotland
Mo-Dhachaidh, Mill Lane
Strachur
PA27 8DG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HAKI Access Solutions Ltd
The Hub, Clashburn CLose, Kinross Business Park
Perthshire
KY13 8GF
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Highland Access ltd
Oir Na Mara
Arisaig
PH39 4NH
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Seed Processing, Testing & Storage - National
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestart Ltd
The Seed Unit, Ladymas Lane, Hadnall
Shrewsbury
sy4 4al
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scotia Seeds
Mavisbank, Farnell
Brechin
DD9 6TR
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 350 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Seed Supply - National
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forestart Ltd
The Seed Unit, Ladymas Lane, Hadnall
Shrewsbury
sy4 4al
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:788249)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
UK
E-mail: inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 , may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
E-mail: supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/02/2025