Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services

A Tender Notice
by CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
349K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
12 Dec 2025
Delivery
To 19 Jan 2028 (est.)
Deadline
19 Jan 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Crown Estate Scotland (”CES”) have a requirement to undertake the following forestry services. The Framework will be split into the following lotting structure: - Lot 1 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 2 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 3 – Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 4 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 5 - Forestry Agent Services – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Lot Division

1 Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment.

Award Criteria
Quality 50.0
PRICE 50.0
2 Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate)

Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment.

Award Criteria
Quality 50.0
PRICE 50.0
3 Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works.

Award Criteria
Quality 50.0
PRICE 50.0
4 Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate)

Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works.

Award Criteria
Quality 50.0
PRICE 50.0
5 Forestry Agent Services – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate)

The management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by CES staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of CES, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with CES staff and any other Rural Service Providers.

Award Criteria
Quality 70.0
PRICE 30.0

Renewal Options

The Framework will be for a 2-year period, with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

CPV Codes

  • 77200000 - Forestry services
  • 45111291 - Site-development work
  • 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
  • 77300000 - Horticultural services
  • 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
  • 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
  • 03452000 - Trees
  • 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
  • 70332000 - Non-residential property services
  • 77231000 - Forestry management services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of CES in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. 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=818370. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Crown Estate Scotland is committed to securing Community Benefits from all contracts wherever possible and will require successful Tenderers to work with it, as part of the delivery of the services, in transforming the community in a real and sustainable manner. (SC Ref:818370) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=818370

Reference

  • FTS 082395-2025

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