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Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a UK public sector tender from Forestry and Land Scotland (Scotland), with an estimated value of £81.5m (excluding VAT). The closing date is .

In our daily copy of Find a Tender and Contracts Finder data (), 2 open tenders share CPV 77200000; Forestry and Land Scotland has 3 open tenders.

Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Source: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder
BuyerForestry and Land Scotland (Inverness)
Published
Closing date, 12:00 UK time
Estimated value£81.5m (excluding VAT)
CPV code77200000 — Forestry services
77300000 — Horticultural services
CPV categoryAgricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Contract typeServices
ProcedureRestricted procedure
RegionScotland
LocationAppendix D of the FLS-607-D - Instructions and Terms for Bidders document on PCS-T provides a map of
Marked suitable forNot marked
SourceFind a Tender, notice 084828-2026

Read the full notice and documents on Find a Tender

Summary from the notice

FLS has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Invasive Vegetation Control (IVC) services across Scotland’s national forests and land, which commenced 8th September 2026. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system established by a contracting authority to…

Official summary as published on Find a Tender (shortened).

How this procurement works

This is a two-stage (restricted) procedure: suppliers first apply through a selection questionnaire, and only shortlisted suppliers are invited to tender.

Who can bid

The notice is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Small businesses can still bid if they meet the requirements, or join a consortium or a prime contractor's supply chain.

Closing date

1783 days left: the deadline for tenders is , 12:00 UK time (as of ). Late submissions are normally rejected; check the notice for the exact time and how to submit.

Next steps

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  4. Prepare your response, including any social value questions, and submit before the closing date.

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