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Corporate Signage, Structures, and Furniture

Forestry and Land Scotland · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Forestry and Land Scotland's (FLS) signs are one of the most important and visible parts of the FLS brand, they have a powerful impact on how FLS is perceived by all visitors and stakeholders. FLS are seeking bids from competent and capable suppliers, to establish a framework agreement for the production of FLS's outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture. The framework agreement will be used to procure any new or replacement timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS managed land; on an “as and when needed” basis.

Awarded to

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Border Signs & Graphics

Match pending…
Contract value
£915k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Jan 2025
Award ID
002932-2025-FLS-152-F-1
Status
active
Location
Dumfries, UKM92, DG1 1NA, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV77300000 — Horticultural services
  • CPV31523200 — Permanent message signs
  • CPV34928470 — Signage
  • CPV34928471 — Sign materials
  • CPV34928472 — Sign posts
  • CPV34992000 — Signs and illuminated signs
  • CPV37410000 — Outdoor sports equipment
  • CPV44423400 — Signs and related items
  • CPV79934000 — Furniture design services

Lots

  • Forestry and Land Scotland's (FLS) signs are one of the most important and visible parts of the FLS brand, they have a powerful impact on how FLS is perceived by all visitors and stakeholders. FLS are seeking bids from competent and capable suppliers, to establish a framework agreement for the production of FLS's outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture. The framework agreement will be used to procure any new or replacement timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS managed land; on an “as and when needed” basis. 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.£915k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FLS-152-F
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
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. Court of Session Parliament House Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RQ 0131 225 2595 supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
9 Oct 2024, 12:00
Description
Procurement Specialist

Address

Street Address
Forestry and Land Scotland - Procurement

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
Q1/Q2 2028 for new agreement to commence Q1 2029

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
1

Expected award period

Starts
9 Oct 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
9 Oct 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Please see the Invitation to Tender document pack, available for download from PCS-Tender, for full details of performance requirements.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
- Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP - Public Liability Insurance = 2 million GBP - product Liability Insurance = 2 million GBP
Description
INSURANCE: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
Provide a minimum of 2 examples per ‘category’ (Signage / Structures / Furniture), demonstrating the production of products similar to those specified within the Invitation to Tender document pack. Examples should include: A specification (wood used, tooling info, finish details, size, durability/warrantee), Photographs, Delivery requirements, Lead time. Bidders will be required to confirm that they have, or have access to, the following tools, plant, and technical equipment. The following tools and equipment have been identified as “core” or “baseline” required to deliver the specification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list: CNC Router(s), Planer, Thicknesser, Edge sander, Wide belt sander, Spindle moulder, Mitre saw, Sliding table saw, Hollow chisel mortiser, Bandsaw, Pillar drill, and Delivery vehicle(s) with mechanical off-loading capability (can be via 3rd party). Details of the samples required can be found within ANNEX B (SELECTION AND AWARD CRITERIA) of the Invitation To tender document pack. Samples must be delivered to the address stated, prior to the closing date and time detailed. Any samples not received as per the instructions will be evaluated as a "Fail" and the tender will be excluded from any further participation in the competition.
Description
FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND WITHIN ANNEX B (SELECTION AND AWARD CRITERIA) OF THE INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENT PACK. Bidders will be required to provide details of work completed within the last 3 years that demonstrate they have the relevant experience and expertise to deliver the products as described. Bidders will be required to confirm that they have, or have access to, the tools, plant, and technical equipment listed. Bidders will be required to confirm that they have the required quality control certificates confirming that products meet the required standards (FSC certified wood etc). Bidders must have the following (or equivalent): 1) either ISO9001 OR documented quality management policies and processes. 2) either ISO18001 OR documented health and safety policies and processes. 3) either ISO14001 OR documented environmental management policies and processes. Bidders must provide samples conforming to the sample specification provided within the Technical Envelope.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland's (FLS) signs are one of the most important and visible parts of the FLS brand, they have a powerful impact on how FLS is perceived by all visitors and stakeholders. FLS are seeking bids from competent and capable suppliers, to establish a framework agreement for the production of FLS's outdoor corporate signage, structures, and furniture. The framework agreement will be used to procure any new or replacement timber signs, furniture, and structures required on FLS managed land; on an “as and when needed” basis. 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.

Value

Amount
915,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Product Samples
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 3
Name
Process
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 4
Name
Ethical & Sustainable Procurement
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Prompt Payment
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 6
Name
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 7
Name
Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
5 Jan 2029, 23:59
Starts
6 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Outdoor sports equipment
Entry 2
Id
31523200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Permanent message signs
Entry 3
Id
34928470
Scheme
CPV
Description
Signage
Entry 4
Id
34928471
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sign materials
Entry 5
Id
34928472
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sign posts
Entry 6
Id
34992000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Signs and illuminated signs
Entry 7
Id
44423400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Signs and related items
Entry 8
Id
79934000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Furniture design services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-30448
Name
Forestry and Land Scotland

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV3 8NW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
05
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Environmental protection

Identifier

Legal Name
Forestry and Land Scotland

Contact

Name
Procurement
Telephone
+44 3000676000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-712
Name
The Inverness Justice Centre

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Longman Road

Identifier

Legal Name
The Inverness Justice Centre

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463230782
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-136557
Name
Border Signs & Graphics

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM92
Locality
Dumfries
Postal Code
DG1 1NA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Sign Centre, St. Mary's Industrial Estate

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Border Signs & Graphics

Contact

Telephone
+44 1387269582
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-2541
Name
Court of Session

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1RQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Parliament House, Parliament Square

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312252595

Award information

Award 1
Id
002932-2025-FLS-152-F-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-136557
Name
Border Signs & Graphics

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
002932-2025-FLS-152-F-1
Status
active
Award ID
002932-2025-FLS-152-F-1
Date Signed
22 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
915,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM · IV3 8NW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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