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Soil Surveys

Forestry and Land Scotland · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 15:32.

Opportunity overview

Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to: * Undertake standard surveys, including: - Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell). * Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to: - Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or - Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works. For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will: - Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification; - Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format; - Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS. - Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and - Produce a written report for each survey site.

Classification

  • CPV77300000 — Horticultural services
  • CPV71355000 — Surveying services
  • CPV77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
  • CPV77200000 — Forestry services
  • CPV79311000 — Survey services
  • CPV79311200 — Survey conduction services
  • CPV90700000 — Environmental services

Lots

  • Soil Surveys - North Region£300k
  • Soil Surveys - East Region£130k
  • Soil Surveys - West Region£375k
  • Soil Surveys - Central Region£400k
  • Soil Surveys - South Region£275k

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
627
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
77300000
Description
Horticultural services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the 627 ITT document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the 627 ITT document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Please see attached SPD statements at Annex B of the 627 ITT document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are detailed in Schedule 1, Part B of the 627 T&Cs document, which is one of the document attachments making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
31 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Expected award period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 08:00

Bid Opening

Date
1 Sept 2026, 08:00

Recurrence

Description
Summer 2030

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Soil Surveys - North Region
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to: * Undertake standard surveys, including: - Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell). * Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to: - Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or - Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works. For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will: - Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification; - Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format; - Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS. - Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and - Produce a written report for each survey site. 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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Mandatory Skills Test
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Resource: Framework/Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Service Continuity & Deadlines
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Quality Maintenance
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 8
Name
Lone Working
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 9
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 10
Name
Sustainability And Climate Change
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 11
Name
Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 12
Name
Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 13
Name
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 14
Name
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 15
Type
price
Description
60%

Value

Amount
300,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Soil Surveys - East Region
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate. Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include: - Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell); - Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to: * Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or * Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works. For each survey, you will be required to: - Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification; - Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format; - Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS. - Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and - Producing written reports for each site. 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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Mandatory Skills Test
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Resource: Framework/Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Service Continuity & Deadlines
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Quality Maintenance
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 8
Name
Lone Working
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 9
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 10
Name
Sustainability And Climate Change
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 11
Name
Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 12
Name
Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 13
Name
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 14
Name
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 15
Name
Appendices
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 16
Type
price
Description
60%

Value

Amount
130,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Soil Surveys - West Region
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to: * Undertake standard surveys, including: - Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell). * Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to: - Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or - Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works. For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will: - Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification; - Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format; - Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS. - Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and - Produce a written report for each survey site. 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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Mandatory Skills Test
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Resource: Framework/Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Service Continuity & Deadlines
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Quality Maintenance
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 8
Name
Lone Working
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 9
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 10
Name
Sustainability And Climate Change
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 11
Name
Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 12
Name
Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 13
Name
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 14
Name
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 15
Name
Appendices
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 16
Type
price
Description
60%

Value

Amount
375,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Soil Surveys - Central Region
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to: * Undertake standard surveys, including: - Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell). * Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to: - Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or - Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works. For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will: - Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification; - Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format; - Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS. - Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and - Produce a written report for each survey site. 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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Mandatory Skills Test
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Resource: Framework/Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Service Continuity & Deadlines
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Quality Maintenance
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 8
Name
Lone Working
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 9
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 10
Name
Sustainability And Climate Change
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 11
Name
Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 12
Name
Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 13
Name
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 14
Name
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 15
Name
Appendices
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 16
Type
price
Description
60%

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Soil Surveys - South Region
Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to: * Undertake standard surveys, including: - Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell). * Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to: - Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or - Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works. For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will: - Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification; - Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format; - Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS. - Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and - Produce a written report for each survey site. 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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Mandatory Skills Test
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Resource: Framework/Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Service Continuity & Deadlines
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Quality Maintenance
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Health & Safety
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 8
Name
Lone Working
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 9
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 10
Name
Sustainability And Climate Change
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 11
Name
Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 12
Name
Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 13
Name
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 14
Name
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 15
Name
Appendices
Type
quality
Description
Not Scored
Criterion 16
Type
price
Description
60%

Value

Amount
275,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71355000
Description
Surveying services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311000
Description
Survey services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311200
Description
Survey conduction services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
North Region
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71355000
Description
Surveying services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311000
Description
Survey services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311200
Description
Survey conduction services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
East Region
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71355000
Description
Surveying services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311000
Description
Survey services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311200
Description
Survey conduction services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
West Region
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71355000
Description
Surveying services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311000
Description
Survey services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311200
Description
Survey conduction services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Central Region
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71355000
Description
Surveying services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311000
Description
Survey services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311200
Description
Survey conduction services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
South Region

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Legal Name
Forestry and Land Scotland

Address

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

Contact

Telephone
+44 3000676000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
05
Description
Environmental protection
Organisation 2
Name
The Inverness Justice Centre
Id
GB-FTS-712

Identifier

Legal Name
The Inverness Justice Centre

Address

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

Contact

Roles

reviewBody
Organisation 3
Name
Court of Session
Id
GB-FTS-2541

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session

Address

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

Contact

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 029545-2026planning ·
  2. 057831-2026tender ·