Geotechnical Works and and Associated Services

What this is

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is procuring geotechnical works and consultancy services across Scotland's national forests and land. The contractor will deliver a combination of geotechnical investigation, design, and physical works including ground stabilisation, slope stabilisation, and emergency call-out response. Estimated value is £5 million over 48 months.

Key points

• Emergency call-out capability weighted at 25% — equal weight to programmed works technical ability
• 80% Quality weighting dominates — quality of geotechnical methodology and resources is paramount
• Estimated value £5 million over 48-month contract
• Submission deadline 22 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Open procedure. Combined geotechnical works and consultancy capability required. Emergency call-out response (Part B) is a key evaluated criterion. Fair Work First and planning permission understanding are also evaluated. Previous publication referenced.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% Fair Work First 5%, Technical Ability Part A (Programmed Works) 25%, Technical Ability Part B (Emergency Callout) 25%, Managing Quality-Planning/Resourcing 15%, Managing Quality-Professional Services 10% = 80% quality; 20% Price.

Money

Estimated value £5,000,000 excluding VAT over 48 months.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 22 June 2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

48-month contract, no renewal. Covers programmed geotechnical works and emergency call-out response across Scotland's national forests.

Classification

CPV 45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work 71332000 — Geotechnical engineering services71351500 — Geological investigation services45111250 — Ground investigation work Scotland