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Supply of a Harvester & Forwarder Servicing & Maintenance Package

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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06 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Harvester and Forwarder Servicing and Maintenance Package. This contract is for scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and responsive repairs, emphasizing the importance of using genuine replacement parts and ensuring compliance with warranty and service agreements. The awarded contract, valued at £300,000, was signed on 7th May 2025 and involved a limited procurement method due to the technical requirement for a specific supplier. The awarded supplier is JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LTD, chosen for their expertise as the manufacturer. This contract is classified under the environmental protection category and is located in the UKM region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of forestry machinery. Companies with specialised technical expertise, particularly those familiar with John Deere equipment, will find this procurement beneficial for growth. The procurement method indicated a lack of competition due to technical reasons, highlighting the demand for unique expertise in the field. This contract represents a stable business opportunity in delivering consistent, quality service in line with high industry standards.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Harvester & Forwarder Servicing & Maintenance Package

Notice Description

FLS has awarded a contract for the supply of a Harvester and Forwarder Service and Maintenance Package. Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and responsive repairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has awarded a contract for the supply of a Harvester and Forwarder Service and Maintenance Package. Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and responsive repairs.

Procurement Information

The supplier is deemed the only suitable provider for this contract, as they are the manufacturer of the harvesters and forwarder, and possess the necessary expertise and specialized knowledge in relation to the machinery. They ensure the use of genuine replacement parts, compliance with warranty and service agreements, and the provision of essential software updates and technical support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800397
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN DEERE FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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