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GB-Bristol: Thetford Forest Low Loader, Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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20 Oct 2021 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England is inviting tenders for the "Thetford Forest Low Loader, Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of industrial vehicles with a driver. The tender period ended on 29th September 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £50,000, and focuses primarily on the transportation of forestry machinery within Thetford Forest and occasionally beyond.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in logistics and heavy machinery transportation. Businesses that have the capability to provide rear steer low loaders and semi low-loaders, with the required specifications for transporting heavy forestry vehicles, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this contract could help SMEs expand their operations and enhance their service offerings in the forestry and logistics sectors.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Thetford Forest Low Loader, Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARDED You are invited to tender for the transportation of in-house fleet forestry vehicles around Thetford Forest and occasionally further afield Thetford Forest has an in-house fleet of forestry vehicles currently including 2x harvester and 2x forwarders. These machines require regular transportation around Thetford Forest and occasionally further afield. This requires machinery of the correct specification to load and transport such heavy machinery. This includes full rear steer low loaders up to 65 tonne pay load, Semi Low-Loaders up 45 tonne pay load which are required at short notice to transport Forestry England forest harvesting machinery to site. This is required to meet the operational requirements of the district. For full details of our needs, please read the separate specification document. Additional information: CONTRACT AWARDED - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43320a11-ce6e-475f-92ee-d549575a929a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER HAULAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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