Bridge Inspections
Forestry and Land Scotland · Public body
In brief
Forestry and Land Scotland has announced plans to buy grounds maintenance and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £1,712,567 excluding VAT.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
General Inspection - NorthWhat this lot coversFLS owns and maintains structures across the estate it manages. FLS intends to award Contracts for provision of Bridge Inspection Services over the next 4-5 months. FLS requires inspections to be carried out for road-bridges, cycle-bridges, footbridges and a small number of rural recreational structures such as viewing platforms, towers and board walks (raised timber structure). The road-bridges are nearly all single lane, and used mainly by forest and construction traffic, as well as the public. FLS operates an inspection regime for these structures to ensure that they remain safe to use. The PIN document (attached as additional information) provides further information on the requirements. Further to our previous PIN notice issued on 16th July 2025 (Ref: 804585), FLS is proposing an alternative lot structure for Bridge Inspections. As part of our procurement process, we are engaging with the market on a number of key matters to inform our strategy and specification. We are therefore encouraging potential bidders who are interested in contributing their views to complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire. Please complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire, the link is contained within the PIN document attachment or accessible via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQDcUqmwi_gJJo-vxU7irx_xUOVVVR0lHU0lPSlpWUDdNRzY1MVNSSzNSTS4u Responses must be submitted no later than Friday 17th October 2025 at 1700 hours. This PIN Notice and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to the questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering | — |
General Inspection - EastWhat this lot coversFLS owns and maintains structures across the estate it manages. FLS intends to award Contracts for provision of Bridge Inspection Services over the next 4-5 months. FLS requires inspections to be carried out for road-bridges, cycle-bridges, footbridges and a small number of rural recreational structures such as viewing platforms, towers and board walks (raised timber structure). The road-bridges are nearly all single lane, and used mainly by forest and construction traffic, as well as the public. FLS operates an inspection regime for these structures to ensure that they remain safe to use. The PIN document (attached as additional information) provides further information on the requirements. Further to our previous PIN notice issued on 16th July 2025 (Ref: 804585), FLS is proposing an alternative lot structure for Bridge Inspections. As part of our procurement process, we are engaging with the market on a number of key matters to inform our strategy and specification. We are therefore encouraging potential bidders who are interested in contributing their views to complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire. Please complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire, the link is contained within the PIN document attachment or accessible via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQDcUqmwi_gJJo-vxU7irx_xUOVVVR0lHU0lPSlpWUDdNRzY1MVNSSzNSTS4u Responses must be submitted no later than Friday 17th October 2025 at 1700 hours. This PIN Notice and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to the questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering | — |
General Inspection - WestWhat this lot coversFLS owns and maintains structures across the estate it manages. FLS intends to award Contracts for provision of Bridge Inspection Services over the next 4-5 months. FLS requires inspections to be carried out for road-bridges, cycle-bridges, footbridges and a small number of rural recreational structures such as viewing platforms, towers and board walks (raised timber structure). The road-bridges are nearly all single lane, and used mainly by forest and construction traffic, as well as the public. FLS operates an inspection regime for these structures to ensure that they remain safe to use. The PIN document (attached as additional information) provides further information on the requirements. Further to our previous PIN notice issued on 16th July 2025 (Ref: 804585), FLS is proposing an alternative lot structure for Bridge Inspections. As part of our procurement process, we are engaging with the market on a number of key matters to inform our strategy and specification. We are therefore encouraging potential bidders who are interested in contributing their views to complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire. Please complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire, the link is contained within the PIN document attachment or accessible via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQDcUqmwi_gJJo-vxU7irx_xUOVVVR0lHU0lPSlpWUDdNRzY1MVNSSzNSTS4u Responses must be submitted no later than Friday 17th October 2025 at 1700 hours. This PIN Notice and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to the questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering | — |
General Inspection - CentralWhat this lot coversFLS owns and maintains structures across the estate it manages. FLS intends to award Contracts for provision of Bridge Inspection Services over the next 4-5 months. FLS requires inspections to be carried out for road-bridges, cycle-bridges, footbridges and a small number of rural recreational structures such as viewing platforms, towers and board walks (raised timber structure). The road-bridges are nearly all single lane, and used mainly by forest and construction traffic, as well as the public. FLS operates an inspection regime for these structures to ensure that they remain safe to use. The PIN document (attached as additional information) provides further information on the requirements. Further to our previous PIN notice issued on 16th July 2025 (Ref: 804585), FLS is proposing an alternative lot structure for Bridge Inspections. As part of our procurement process, we are engaging with the market on a number of key matters to inform our strategy and specification. We are therefore encouraging potential bidders who are interested in contributing their views to complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire. Please complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire, the link is contained within the PIN document attachment or accessible via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQDcUqmwi_gJJo-vxU7irx_xUOVVVR0lHU0lPSlpWUDdNRzY1MVNSSzNSTS4u Responses must be submitted no later than Friday 17th October 2025 at 1700 hours. This PIN Notice and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to the questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering | — |
General Inspection - SouthWhat this lot coversFLS owns and maintains structures across the estate it manages. FLS intends to award Contracts for provision of Bridge Inspection Services over the next 4-5 months. FLS requires inspections to be carried out for road-bridges, cycle-bridges, footbridges and a small number of rural recreational structures such as viewing platforms, towers and board walks (raised timber structure). The road-bridges are nearly all single lane, and used mainly by forest and construction traffic, as well as the public. FLS operates an inspection regime for these structures to ensure that they remain safe to use. The PIN document (attached as additional information) provides further information on the requirements. Further to our previous PIN notice issued on 16th July 2025 (Ref: 804585), FLS is proposing an alternative lot structure for Bridge Inspections. As part of our procurement process, we are engaging with the market on a number of key matters to inform our strategy and specification. We are therefore encouraging potential bidders who are interested in contributing their views to complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire. Please complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire, the link is contained within the PIN document attachment or accessible via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQDcUqmwi_gJJo-vxU7irx_xUOVVVR0lHU0lPSlpWUDdNRzY1MVNSSzNSTS4u Responses must be submitted no later than Friday 17th October 2025 at 1700 hours. This PIN Notice and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to the questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering | — |
Principal Inspection ScotlandWhat this lot coversFLS owns and maintains structures across the estate it manages. FLS intends to award Contracts for provision of Bridge Inspection Services over the next 4-5 months. FLS requires inspections to be carried out for road-bridges, cycle-bridges, footbridges and a small number of rural recreational structures such as viewing platforms, towers and board walks (raised timber structure). The road-bridges are nearly all single lane, and used mainly by forest and construction traffic, as well as the public. FLS operates an inspection regime for these structures to ensure that they remain safe to use. The PIN document (attached as additional information) provides further information on the requirements. Further to our previous PIN notice issued on 16th July 2025 (Ref: 804585), FLS is proposing an alternative lot structure for Bridge Inspections. As part of our procurement process, we are engaging with the market on a number of key matters to inform our strategy and specification. We are therefore encouraging potential bidders who are interested in contributing their views to complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire. Please complete the online Supplier Engagement Questionnaire, the link is contained within the PIN document attachment or accessible via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQDcUqmwi_gJJo-vxU7irx_xUOVVVR0lHU0lPSlpWUDdNRzY1MVNSSzNSTS4u Responses must be submitted no later than Friday 17th October 2025 at 1700 hours. This PIN Notice and associated questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement only, this is not a call for competition and response to the questionnaire will not constitute any form of contract, or commitment to contract from FLS. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering | — |
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 062162-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
25Awards
9Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- A & L McCrae Ltd1 contract
- A W Bayne Plant Hire Ltd1 contract
- A.A. & D. Fraser Ltd1 contract
- A.C.T Heritage Ltd1 contract
- AMD Contract Services Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open grounds maintenance tenders- Value not stated
- £300kestimated
- £2.8mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £450kframework ceiling
From notice 062162-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.