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FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 15:56

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 14:37

Planning

26 Apr 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness, is initiating a public procurement process for "FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services – North & West Regions". The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under "Timber harvesting services" (CPV: 77211100). The procurement method is open procedure, and the process includes multiple lots focusing on different types of harvesting and associated services. The contract duration is set for 48 months with potential extensions. This tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to suppliers on 28th November 2024. Key dates include the tender end date of 9th August 2024, and the award start date of 12th August 2024.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialized in forestry operations, particularly in mechanized harvesting and timber processing services. Businesses involved in clear fell harvesting, thinning harvesting, and additional forestry services such as winch work, skyline work, and traffic management will find this procurement suitable. SMEs like AMAC Forestry Ltd, Speyside Harvesting Ltd, and Colin Brolly Forestry Ltd, which have been awarded the contracts, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises proficient in forestry operations are well-placed to compete and benefit from these opportunities. The contract value, considerable contract duration, and potential for multiple service areas provide a robust platform for business expansion and long-term engagement with Forestry and Land Scotland.

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Notice Title

FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions

Notice Description

FLS is awarding contracts to external service providers for the provision of Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions. The contracts will be for a period of 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. This contracts shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Harvest Only Extraction Only Winch Work Skyline Work Harvesting and Extraction on Peatland Restoration or Peatland Type Sites - Small scale where identified on harvesting coupes, excludes specialist Peatland Services Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Clear fell Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 1 - Clear fell Harvesting (North Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Lot 2 - Thinning Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 2 - Thinning Harvesting (North Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Lot 3 - Clear fell Harvesting (West Region)

Lot 3 - Clear fell Harvesting (West Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04557b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039106-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77211100 - Timber harvesting services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,275,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 2024Expired
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AMAC FORESTRY

COLIN BROLLY FORESTRY

SPEYSIDE HARVESTING

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