Tender

Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Tender

16 May 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023 is being conducted by RSPB Scotland, with a focus on environmental protection in the forestry industry. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the tender is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a submission deadline of 13 June 2022 for bids, with the anticipated start of works from 1 August 2022 through to the completion of haulage by 31 January 2023. The contract involves assessing and managing the harvest of timber from a specified area, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services and timber management sectors. Companies with expertise in forestry management, environmental consulting, and contract harvesting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate experience in managing complex harvesting processes and adhering to environmental regulations, particularly concerning the ecological considerations linked to the River Dyke.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023

Notice Description

Summary of works To value 23.5ha of standing timber, organise a standing sale, obtaining the best financial return for the client and manage the harvesting and haulage contract on behalf of the client. The area to be harvested form's part of an 89.3ha block in Dyke Forest of predominately Sitka Spruce known as Tranche 4 which we intend to harvest over 3 phases in consecutive years this quotation relates to the first phase of this operation. An amendment to the Long-term Forest Plan (LTFP) has been requested from Scottish Forestry and should be in place shortly. A site visit with either Darrell Stevens or Ben Oliver Jones will be required as part of this quotation process to outline specific environmental considerations within the LTFP, contractual specifications and methodology. Timing of works Ensure the harvesting contractor follows the proposed sequence of felling as detailed on the attached map in order to protect the salmon interests on the River Dyke. Works will need to be completed from within 300m buffer of the river from the start of August to the end of September 2022. Compartment areas out with the 300m buffer can be harvested from the start of October to the end of December with haulage being completed by 31st January 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Summary of works To value 23.5ha of standing timber, organise a standing sale, obtaining the best financial return for the client and manage the harvesting and haulage contract on behalf of the client. The area to be harvested form's part of an 89.3ha block in Dyke Forest of predominately Sitka Spruce known as Tranche 4 which we intend to harvest over 3 phases in consecutive years this quotation relates to the first phase of this operation. An amendment to the Long-term Forest Plan (LTFP) has been requested from Scottish Forestry and should be in place shortly. A site visit with either Darrell Stevens or Ben Oliver Jones will be required as part of this quotation process to outline specific environmental considerations within the LTFP, contractual specifications and methodology. Timing of works Ensure the harvesting contractor follows the proposed sequence of felling as detailed on the attached map in order to protect the salmon interests on the River Dyke. Works will need to be completed from within 300m buffer of the river from the start of August to the end of September 2022. Compartment areas out with the 300m buffer can be harvested from the start of October to the end of December with haulage being completed by 31st January 2023.

Renewal: In extreme circumstances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000693355
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448441
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

CPV Codes

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
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313174100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448441
    Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023 - Summary of works To value 23.5ha of standing timber, organise a standing sale, obtaining the best financial return for the client and manage the harvesting and haulage contract on behalf of the client. The area to be harvested form's part of an 89.3ha block in Dyke Forest of predominately Sitka Spruce known as Tranche 4 which we intend to harvest over 3 phases in consecutive years this quotation relates to the first phase of this operation. An amendment to the Long-term Forest Plan (LTFP) has been requested from Scottish Forestry and should be in place shortly. A site visit with either Darrell Stevens or Ben Oliver Jones will be required as part of this quotation process to outline specific environmental considerations within the LTFP, contractual specifications and methodology. Timing of works Ensure the harvesting contractor follows the proposed sequence of felling as detailed on the attached map in order to protect the salmon interests on the River Dyke. Works will need to be completed from within 300m buffer of the river from the start of August to the end of September 2022. Compartment areas out with the 300m buffer can be harvested from the start of October to the end of December with haulage being completed by 31st January 2023.

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