Award

TimberLINK Service

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Tender

07 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently engaged in the TimberLINK Service procurement process, an initiative targeted at timber transport and shipping services within the Argyll and Ayrshire regions, facilitating the movement of at least 75,000 tonnes of timber annually, with potential increases up to 90,000 tonnes. The procurement employs an open procedure and has recently transitioned to the award stage as of 1st July 2017, after the tender's closing date on 13th January 2017. The contract aims to enhance environmental protection, aligning with classifications under the European public law framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, shipping, and environmental services. Companies capable of handling substantial timber transport requirements, especially those committed to sustainable practices, would be especially well-suited to compete. The contract not only provides an avenue for substantial financial engagement, valued at approximately £4 million, but also promotes community benefits, including reducing CO2 emissions and improving local infrastructure, thereby aligning with broader social and environmental goals.

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Notice Title

TimberLINK Service

Notice Description

A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of 1 year with the option of 4 further 12 month extensions. 800,000GBP per year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297370
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

77211200 - Transport of logs within the forest

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 12 months before the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM3 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266368
    TimberLINK Service - A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297370
    TimberLINK Service - A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum.

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