Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking feedback from contractors on their capabilities to carry out building maintenance across its estate.

The organisation is currently assessing potential options for future framework agreements to cover a range of building maintenance works, including electrical, plumbing, joinery, painting and decorating, roofing, and builders work.

Mark Wilcock, Head of Fleet and Buildings for FLS, said: "We are looking to find out, both from existing and potential contractors, about the services they can offer, their capacity, preferred work locations, tendering experience and so on to better support our future operations.


"This information enables us to plan and build strategic working relationships with contractors, so we would encourage anyone who has/is developing these skills and services to respond to the survey."

FLS has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on its website, which includes a link to the online supplier engagement questionnaire. The PIN is not a call for competition and will not disadvantage contractors who choose not to respond.

It is anticipated that the new Buildings Maintenance Framework will consist of Lots divided by geographic location. These are outlined in the survey.

This initiative aims to ensure that FLS can effectively procure building maintenance services while supporting the Scottish construction industry.

The PIN notice has been published on Public Contract Scotland (PCS) www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.