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Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

South Ayrshire Council

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14 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Ayrshire Council entails a framework agreement for the provision of forestry services and equipment. This tender, designated with the ID CE-104-25, is currently in the active tender stage and focuses on general public services within the forestry industry. South Ayrshire Council serves as the buyer and central purchasing body, operating from County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, UKM94, with contact details available for procurement queries. The tender involves services related to forestry, with submission due by 29th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, and awards commencing on the same date. Participants are required to follow an open procedure, submitting bids electronically or in written form.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in forestry services or equipment. It encompasses two specific lots: the hire of a forestry team and the hire of forestry machinery with operators. Prospective bidders are encouraged to have relevant certifications, such as NPTC qualifications, LOLER certificates, and appropriate training records. Companies capable of offering qualified personnel and machinery operators stand in a good position to compete. Additionally, firms that can deliver community benefits, such as targeted recruitment, apprenticeship training, SME development, and community engagement, will align well with the council's broader procurement goals. This tender, set to create long-term partnerships possibly extending towards late 2030, serves as an attractive proposition for businesses with the requisite expertise and innovative community offering.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Hire of a Forestry Team

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for the hire of an external, fully qualified Forestry Team to supplement their in-house provision

Renewal: it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030

Hire of Forestry Machinery with Operator

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for the Hire of various Forestry Equipment with Operator.

Renewal: It is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed Circa Late 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553812
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

CPV Codes

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

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
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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