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Harvesters and Forwarders Framework

Forestry and Land Scotland

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is currently in the tender stage for establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across its forest estate in Scotland. The procurement, facilitated by Scotland Excel, is for goods in the harvesting and threshing machinery category, specifically targeting various locations throughout Scotland. The open procedure method is being employed, with the tender closing on 28th July 2026. The contract, valued at £15,000,000, is part of a recurrent procurement effort aimed at enhancing the national management of forestry services. Community benefits are integrated into this tender, requiring the successful contractors to participate in benefit activities based on a points system. The project involves electronic submission, with full details accessible through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the forestry machinery supply sector. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or providing harvesting machinery and related services would be well-suited to compete in this market. The multi-supplier framework allows for a broad participation, potentially up to 999 participants, enhancing the competitive landscape. The inclusion of community benefit requirements also enables businesses to contribute to local socio-economic development, offering additional avenues for those interested in engaging responsively with public procurement policies in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harvesters and Forwarders Framework

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across its nationally managed forest estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has a requirement to create a framework with external service providers for the Supply and Delivery of Harvester and Forwarder Machinery. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060139-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

CPV Codes

16300000 - Harvesting machinery

16340000 - Harvesting and threshing machinery

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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