FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland

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FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland

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The FC has a requirement for the provision of Chainsaw Services throughout Scotland. These services comprise planned and unplanned tree clearance work which will also include the provision of small scale machinery extraction services across all Scottish Forest Districts. The machinery element is split into Core Services which all bidders must be able to bid for, and Non-Core services which may be required but which are not mandatory requirements in order for tenderers to submit a bid.

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North Highland

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Inverness, Ross & Skye

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Moray & Aberdeenshire

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

West Argyll

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Lochaber

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Scottish Lowlands

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Dumfries & Borders

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Galloway

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Isle of Arran

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Tay

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

Cowal & Trossachs

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC.

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Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540025
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332703
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
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: 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: £5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £4,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 28 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline: 9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 11 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: May 2022

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: Forestry Commission
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH12 7AT
Postcode Area: 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
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

17

Supplier Names

AMAC harvesting

Bregazzi Forestry Contractors

Carsons Tree Surgery

Dick Brothers Ltd

Duncan Wemyss Ltd

Fyfe forestry ltd

Lindsay Forestry Services Ltd

M&H Tree Services Ltd

Michael Todd

Murray Forestry Ltd

Speyside Harvesting Ltd

Speyside Tree Services Ltd

Sword Forestry Ltd

Terras forestry company

W M Shorthouse Forestry Limited

Weir Forestry

john walker

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321326
FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland - The FC has a requirement for the provision of Chainsaw Services throughout Scotland. These services comprise planned and unplanned tree clearance work which will also include the provision of small scale machinery extraction services across all Scottish Forest Districts. The machinery element is split into Core Services which all bidders must be able to bid for, and Non-Core services which may be required but which are not mandatory requirements in order for tenderers to submit a bid.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332703
FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland - The FC has a requirement for the provision of Chainsaw Services throughout Scotland. These services comprise planned and unplanned tree clearance work which will also include the provision of small scale machinery extraction services across all Scottish Forest Districts. The machinery element is split into Core Services which all bidders must be able to bid for, and Non-Core services which may be required but which are not mandatory requirements in order for tenderers to submit a bid.

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