Tender

GB-Kielder: Transport of Roundwood Timber from Kielder Forest to Lockerbie Sawmill

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

14 Feb 2020 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Forestry England, which is seeking to award a contract for the transport of roundwood timber from Kielder Forest to Lockerbie Sawmill. This tender falls within the road transport services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 16th March 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £75,000, with a contract period beginning on 1st May 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2022, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business within the transport services sector. Companies that specialise in logistics and transport, particularly those with experience in handling forestry products, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for a longer contract duration, coupled with the discretion to extend based on performance, makes this a compelling opportunity for qualified bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Kielder: Transport of Roundwood Timber from Kielder Forest to Lockerbie Sawmill

Notice Description

Forestry England is looking to award a contract for the transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmill, Lockerbie. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 23 months to one contractor. The decision on whether to use the extension option available will be at our discretion and we will base it on the following factors: performance. The total value of this contract over the entire period will be in the region of PS75,000. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28ed11d5-3f85-4236-8aca-b92b2a68ca17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4ea1c0-0860-4210-b9f8-73a50f02402b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
procurement.england@forestengland.uk
Contact Phone
03000674059

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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