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Planting Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Forestry and Land Scotland · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:10.

Opportunity overview

Forestry and Land Scotland has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Planting Services across Scotland’s national forests and land, which commenced 13th October 2025. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to purchase commonly used goods, works or services in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Admittance to a DPS gives participants the opportunity to subsequently bid for relevant future opportunities which are procured through the DPS. The purpose of the DPS is to provide a compliant route to market for FLS to replace Planting Services and Maintenance contracts upon their expiration or termination. This is expected to consist of a range of long-term contracts for programmed requirements but will be used for short-term contracts when required. This DPS will not be used as a route to market for any other reason but may be used to procure innovative services related to the subject matter. The scope of the DPS is primarily for establishment operations including but not limited to: - Planting. - Beat up. - Weeding. - Top Up Spraying. - Herbicide application. - Fertilising. - Cleaning & Singling. - Respacing. - Brush cutter work. - Chainsaw work. - General Estate Labouring. Parties who request to be admitted to the DPS will have their submissions evaluated by FLS within 10 working days of submission (this deadline could be extended to a maximum of 15 working days in individual cases), and if successful, will be admitted to the DPS thereafter.

Classification

  • CPV77200000 — Forestry services
  • CPV77300000 — Horticultural services

Lots

  • CentralValue not stated
  • NorthValue not stated
  • EastValue not stated
  • SouthValue not stated
  • WestValue 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
FLS-138-D
Status
active
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.
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

Recurrence

Description
DPS validity period is for 5 years (60 months) from 13th October 2025, with an optional extension 1 x 5 year (60 months) extension. A retender would need to be published within 12 months before the planned end date.

Second Stage

Invitation Date
14 Oct 2030, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
11 Oct 2030, 12:00

Contract terms

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

Classification

Id
77200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Forestry services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
11 Oct 2030, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
It is a requirement of this DPS that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the DPS, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5 million GBP - Public Liability: 5 million GBP per occurrence and unlimited in total Appendix F - Question 4B.5 of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question.
Description
Minimum levels of insurance cover

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
Technical and Professional Ability – Example(s) of relevant experience Bidders will be required to provide an example which demonstrates they have the relevant experience to deliver the services. In the example to be provided, bidders are required to provide at least one example carried out in the last 3 years that demonstrates relevant experience to deliver the services. Bidders must provide either a certificate of completion, letter of reference, or reference contact details with their response to this question. Appendix F - Question 4C.1.2 of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question. --- Subcontracting Bidders must confirm whether they intend to subcontract, and if so, for what proportion of each lot. Appendix F - Question 4C.10 of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question. --- Health & Safety Quality Assurance Bidders must confirm that they have EITHER: - accredited independent third-party certificates for Health and Safety. OR - the Health and Safety Procedures requested in the Requirement Note for 4D.1.4.a Appendix F - Question 4D.1 of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question. --- Environmental Management Quality Assurance Bidders must confirm that they have EITHER: - accredited independent third-party certificates for Environmental Management. OR - the Environmental Management Procedures requested in the Requirement Note for 4D.2.a Appendix F - Question 4D.2 of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question. --- Real Living Wage Bidders must confirm whether they pay at least the “Real Living Wage” for workers (including any agency or sub-contractor workers) engaged in the delivery of contracts awarded under this DPS, based in the UK. Appendix F - Question 2.1.2 of the statements in relation to Technical Envelope Questions of FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the definitions of “Real Living Wage” and specific requirements for this question. --- Community Benefits Document and confirm that you commit to delivering Community Benefits as required under the DPS. Appendix F - Question 2.1.3 of the statements in relation to Technical Envelope Questions of FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question. --- Prompt Payment of sub-contractors Bidders must confirm that they will meet the requirements for any sub-contractors used in the delivery of this contract. Appendix F - Question 2.1.5 of the statements in relation to Technical Envelope Questions of FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T outlines the specific requirements for this question.
Description
- Technical and Professional Ability - Examples of relevant experience - Subcontracting - Health & Safety Quality Assurance - Environmental Management Quality Assurance - Real Living Wage - Community Benefits - Prompt Payment of sub-contractors

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Central
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.

Renewal

Description
1 x 60-month (60 months total)

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
30
Minimum Candidates
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The envisaged number of candidates above is applicable to the overall DPS. Candidates can apply for a single lot, multiple lots, or all lots. The envisaged number of candidates per lot is between 10 and 20. There is no maximum number of candidates as it is a DPS.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
North
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.

Renewal

Description
1 x 60-month (60 months total)

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
30
Minimum Candidates
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The envisaged number of candidates above is applicable to the overall DPS. Candidates can apply for a single lot, multiple lots, or all lots. The envisaged number of candidates per lot is between 10 and 20. There is no maximum number of candidates as it is a DPS.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
East
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.

Renewal

Description
1 x 60-month (60 months total)

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
30
Minimum Candidates
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The envisaged number of candidates above is applicable to the overall DPS. Candidates can apply for a single lot, multiple lots, or all lots. The envisaged number of candidates per lot is between 10 and 20. There is no maximum number of candidates as it is a DPS.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
South
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.

Renewal

Description
1 x 60-month (60 months total)

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
30
Minimum Candidates
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The envisaged number of candidates above is applicable to the overall DPS. Candidates can apply for a single lot, multiple lots, or all lots. The envisaged number of candidates per lot is between 10 and 20. There is no maximum number of candidates as it is a DPS.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
West
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Services as described in Section II.1.4) of the Contract Notice.

Renewal

Description
1 x 60-month (60 months total)

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
30
Minimum Candidates
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The envisaged number of candidates above is applicable to the overall DPS. Candidates can apply for a single lot, multiple lots, or all lots. The envisaged number of candidates per lot is between 10 and 20. There is no maximum number of candidates as it is a DPS.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Appendix D of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T provides a map of the area covered by this lot.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Appendix D of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T provides a map of the area covered by this lot.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery Location

Description
Appendix D of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T provides a map of the area covered by this lot.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Appendix D of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T provides a map of the area covered by this lot.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Appendix D of the FLS-138-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T provides a map of the area covered by this lot.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural 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

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-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

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
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b1-2025-11-03T10:34:07Zcompiled ·