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DPS for Woodland Management Services and Associated Services

Fife Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:57.

Opportunity overview

Fife Council have a requirement to put in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to cover woodland management services and associated services. Many of these requirements are one offs and are considered varied by their nature.

Classification

  • CPV34928220 — Fencing components
  • CPV34928470 — Signage
  • CPV45111213 — Site-clearance work
  • CPV45233160 — Paths and other metalled surfaces
  • CPV77211500 — Tree-maintenance services
  • CPV77300000 — Horticultural services
  • CPV90922000 — Pest-control services
  • CPV92534000 — Wildlife preservation services

Lots

  • Woodland MaintenanceValue not stated
  • Wildflower Meadows and MaintenanceValue not stated
  • Invasive SpeciesValue not stated
  • Pathways, Steps and DrainageValue not stated
  • SignageValue not stated
  • Fencing and BenchesValue not stated
  • WildlifeValue not stated
  • Site ClearanceValue not stated

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
CW0162
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Second Stage

Invitation Date
8 Sept 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
1 Sept 2025, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
77211500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree-maintenance services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Questions 4B5a 4B5b 4B5c Insurance Organisations must also have or commit to have the relevant levels of insurance cover before the framework starts or we will exclude you from this procurement. GBP10m Employers Liability GBP5m Public Liability GBP1m Professional Liability Insurance Evidence of Vehicle Insurance Insurance levels will be reviewed for each individual work package and call off from the DPS Question 4B6 Ratio A Liquidity Ratio will be applied - Current Assets will be divided by Current Liabilities. Tenderers are to provide their Current assets and Current liabilities in relation to their published accounts for the last two years. Tenderers are expected to achieve a ratio of 1 or more. Where a Tenderer does not meet this requirement further details should be provided to confirm why, and the Council may undertake additional financial checks and a qualitative judgement shall be made as to the financial capacity of the Tenderer.
Description
Questions 4B5a 4B5b 4B5c Insurance Question 4B6 Ratio

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
4C.1.2 We will evaluate organisation’s experience and capability relative to what we intend to buy, in particular: Supplying the same services Achieving the same or similar outcomes Suppliers will be required to provide 3 examples of works carried out in the past 3 years. Notes of key importance here is the relevance of each if the examples given to the services required. Details should include Clients Value full description of the work involved in each scenario. This is not an exhaustive list. A maximum word count of 500 words will apply to each example in this question 4C.4 Please provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and /or tracking systems used If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a) their standard payment terms b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. 4C6 We can exclude you from this procurement if you don’t hold the following (please provide supporting documentation) NPTC/Lantra/ NVQ Training relevant to the nature of the requirements including the following Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting - Level 2 Manual Fed Mechanical Chipper Qualification Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Level 2 Award in Branch Removal and Breakdown of a Crown Level 2 Award in Safe Use of a Powered Pole Pruner Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness Level 2 Award in Supporting Colleagues Undertaking Off Ground Tree Related Operations Level 2 Award in Tree Climbing and Rescue Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees Over 380mm Level 3 Award in Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree work Operations Level 3 Award in Aerial Chainsaw work from a harness Level 3 Award in Aerial cutting of Trees Using Free Fall Techniques Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging PA1 and PA6 Chemical Spraying Application Treework Operator Forrestry/ Agricultural fencing Horticulture Tractor with Trailed/Mounted Implements and PTOs Tracked Excavator Brushwood Chipper Operations MEWP, Chainsaw from MEWP, Assisting felling, Winch Cert, Tree Inspection (Minimal of Basic Tree inspection), Stump Grinder, Emergency Forestry First Aid Please provide supporting documentation 4C.7 Suppliers must confirm that they have Environmental Management systems ISO14001 or equivalent SEPA Waste Carriers Licence or equivalent. Please provide supporting documentation 4C.8.1 4C.8.2 We will evaluate your organisation’s annual manpower and managerial staff levels over the last 3 years to ensure adequate resources are in place to support the delivery of this framework agreement. We can exclude you from this procurement if, in our opinion, you cannot resource the agreement we intend to award. 4C.9 Please provide details of availability of Plant and Tools 4D1 Organisations must confirm they have in place documented, monitoring and reviewing arrangements (on an ongoing basis) for Quality Assurance Health & Safety Environmental Management Documented arrangements that the organisation has a system for monitoring quality management procedures on an on-going basis.
Description
Questions 4C.1.2 4C.4 4C6 4C.7 4C.8.1 4C.8.2 4C.9 4D1

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Woodland Maintenance
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Woodland Maintenance including Woodland management plans to Scottish Forestry standard. Woodland thinning Enrichment under planting Small scale shrub and tree planting Management of regeneration Tree safety survey Tree safety works (Hazardous trees) Tree felling Tree felling and removal Tree pruning along path corridors

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
5 year extension period

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Wildflower Meadows and Maintenance
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Wildflower Meadows and Maintenance including but not limited to Wildflower meadow creation (In riparian areas) Maintenance of wildflower

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
Optional 60 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Invasive Species
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Invasive Species including but not limited to Treatment of invasive species (Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam)

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
optional 60 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Pathways, Steps and Drainage
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Pathways, Steps and Drainage including but not limited to New path (Semi-bound surface) New path (Unbound surface) Upgrade path Upgrade steps New timber board and aggregate steps. Gabion basket retaining wall for path. Drainage works Piped culverts Excavate ‘U’ titch Removal of waste from site

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
optional 60 Months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Signage
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Signage including but no limited to Interpretation signage Information board Waymarker post Finger post Removal old signage from site

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
Optional 60 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Fencing and Benches
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Fencing and Benches including but not limited to Post and rail fencing Vehicle barrier Benches Removal of waste from site

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
optional 60 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Wildlife
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Wildlife including but not limited to Written Wildlife Assessments Erect bird boxes Erect bat boxes

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
optional 60 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Site Clearance
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Site Clearance site clearance including fly-tipping, burn debris, others

Options

Description
Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal

Description
optional 60 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77211500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree-maintenance services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90922000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pest-control services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45233160
Scheme
CPV
Description
Paths and other metalled surfaces
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34928470
Scheme
CPV
Description
Signage
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34928220
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fencing components
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
92534000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Wildlife preservation services
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery Location

Description
Fife

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM72

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45111213
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site-clearance work

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-2273
Name
Fife Council

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM72
Locality
Glenrothes
Postal Code
KY7 5LT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Fife House, North Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Fife Council

Contact

Name
Dawn Alice Watson
Telephone
+44 3451550000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-3049
Name
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Kirkcaldy
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glenrothes · UKM72 · KY7 5LT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM72

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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