Tender

FLS-141-C Steep Ground Harvesting (North, West and Central Regions)

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is actively seeking contractors for the provision of steep ground harvesting services across North, West, and Central Regions. The tender, titled "FLS-141-C Steep Ground Harvesting," is in the tender phase with an end date for submissions on 5 February 2025, and the contract is expected to be awarded on the same day. This contract, valued at £9,000,000, spans five years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The procurement method is open procedure, and the main procurement category is services. Key services include chainsaw operations, skyline work, winch work, and traffic management, to be delivered in the UKM region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in environmental protection and forestry services. Companies with expertise in chainsaw operations, skyline and winch work, clearfell, and thinning harvesting, as well as ancillary services directly associated with harvesting, are well-suited for this project. With a substantial budget and a lengthy contract period, successful bidders can secure consistent work and build a strong partnership with Forestry and Land Scotland. The detailed requirements for technical and economic selection criteria underscore the need for experienced and reliable service providers.

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Notice Title

FLS-141-C Steep Ground Harvesting (North, West and Central Regions)

Notice Description

FLS has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider(s) for the provision of Steep Ground Harvesting services in North, West and Central Regions. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (1+1). This contract shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Skyline Work Winch Work Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester Forwarder Skyline Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Skyline Harvest Only Extraction Only Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Steep Ground Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 1 - Steep Ground Harvesting (North Region). 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: Optional extensions of up to 2 years (1 + 1)

Lot 2 - Steep Ground Harvesting (West Region)

Lot 2 - Steep Ground Harvesting (West Region). 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: Optional extensions of up to 2 years (1 + 1)

Lot 3 - Steep Ground Harvesting (Central Region)

Lot 3 - Steep Ground Harvesting (Central Region). 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: Optional extensions of up to 2 years (1 + 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

77211100 - Timber harvesting services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to initial 5 year contract period ending, or prior to optional up to 2 years (1+1) extension period(s) ending if taken up.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521026
    FLS-141-C Steep Ground Harvesting (North, West and Central Regions) - FLS has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider(s) for the provision of Steep Ground Harvesting services in North, West and Central Regions. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (1+1). This contract shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Skyline Work Winch Work Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester Forwarder Skyline Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Skyline Harvest Only Extraction Only Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

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