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Transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmills, Lockerbie

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2017 at 09:23

Award Notice
Tender

09 Aug 2017 at 09:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract titled "Transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmills, Lockerbie," located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under road transport services, was initiated through an open tender method and the award was granted on 6th October 2017. The contract entails haulage of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 tonnes of timber per annum, with an awarded value of £90,000 and a minimum contract duration of one year, starting from 31st October 2017, with the option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in logistics and transportation, particularly those specialising in timber or related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to participate, given the procurement method is suitable for them. Companies capable of meeting the demands of transporting large quantities of round timber while adhering to safety and risk assessment guidelines will be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmills, Lockerbie

Notice Description

North England Forest District has awarded a contract for haulage of round timber to the Forest Sawmills site Stevens Croft, Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ. The outline contract quantity will be between 4,000 and 5,000 tonnes per annum subject to customer requirements. Timber will be stacked at forest roadside in Kielder Forest, including Kershope and Spadeadam Forests. The contract duration will be one year with the option of extending for another single year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca713c24-4346-4668-b29b-55811fe6dea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120709c9-a55f-4a01-a4bf-6a7bfa90e44e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEXHAM
Postcode
NE48 2HP
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Bellingham
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS Timber Haulage Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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