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Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

South Ayrshire Council

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is inviting tender submissions for the "Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement," classified under the forestry services industry category. The procurement process affects the region of South Ayrshire, designated UKM94 within the United Kingdom. The current stage is the tender phase, with submissions required by 29th May 2026. This procurement involves a framework agreement that allows for multiple renewals, with anticipated progression of future generations expected around the late part of 2030. The Council has opted for an open procurement method, aiming to secure qualified external forestry teams and machinery operators to supplement their in-house services for a maximum duration of 1800 days each, starting from the award date on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in forestry services, equipment hire and personnel provision. Businesses with strong quality control, health and safety, and environmental management practices are encouraged to participate, as these aspects form part of the selection criteria. Companies holding relevant certifications such as UKAS for ISO standards or those with structured policies in these areas will fit well into this procurement scheme. Furthermore, community benefits are emphasised, inviting companies that can provide added value through social initiatives like employment, training opportunities, SME development, and community engagement. This could particularly favour companies focused on social enterprise or those looking to extend their market influence in the South Ayrshire region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Hire of a Forestry Team

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for the hire of an external, fully qualified Forestry Team to supplement their in-house provision

Renewal: it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030

Hire of Forestry Machinery with Operator

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for the Hire of various Forestry Equipment with Operator.

Renewal: It is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed Circa Late 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033682-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

CPV Codes

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

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