Award

Supply of a Harvester & Forwarder Servicing & Maintenance Package

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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06 Jun 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process details a contract awarded by Forestry and Land Scotland for the supply of a Harvester and Forwarder Service and Maintenance Package, focusing on scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and responsive repairs. The contract, worth £300,000, was awarded on 7th May 2025 to JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LTD, who were identified as the sole suitable supplier due to their unique technical expertise and original manufacturer status. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of machinery, with a specific focus on forestry services, and pertains to the services domain. The award stage of the process is complete, with delivery set in the UKM region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a limited method without prior publication due to the technical reasons stated.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses that specialise in machinery servicing and maintenance, especially within the forestry sector. Companies possessing similar niche experience and technical capabilities may find potential future opportunities within the same operational sphere, leveraging specialised skills in equipment maintenance. The contract emphasises quality over price in the award criteria, suggesting high standards and expectations for service provision. Although the current award strategy involves direct selection of the expert supplier, it highlights the value placed on technical specialisation and adherence to maintenance standards, indicating potential areas for business development in offering unique, highly-skilled services that could qualify for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Harvester & Forwarder Servicing & Maintenance Package

Notice Description

FLS has awarded a contract for the supply of a Harvester and Forwarder Service and Maintenance Package. Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and responsive repairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has awarded a contract for the supply of a Harvester and Forwarder Service and Maintenance Package. Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and responsive repairs.

Procurement Information

The supplier is deemed the only suitable provider for this contract, as they are the manufacturer of the harvesters and forwarder, and possess the necessary expertise and specialized knowledge in relation to the machinery. They ensure the use of genuine replacement parts, compliance with warranty and service agreements, and the provision of essential software updates and technical support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030575-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
1
Supplier Name

JOHN DEERE FORESTRY

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