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title: "GB-Kielder: Transport of Roundwood Timber from Kielder Forest to Lockerbie Sawmill"
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# GB-Kielder: Transport of Roundwood Timber from Kielder Forest to Lockerbie Sawmill

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28ed11d5-3f85-4236-8aca-b92b2a68ca17

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Forestry England, which is seeking to award a contract for the transport of roundwood timber from Kielder Forest to Lockerbie Sawmill. This tender falls within the road transport services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 16th March 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £75,000, with a contract period beginning on 1st May 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2022, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business within the transport services sector. Companies that specialise in logistics and transport, particularly those with experience in handling forestry products, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for a longer contract duration, coupled with the discretion to extend based on performance, makes this a compelling opportunity for qualified bidders.

## Notice

Forestry England is looking to award a contract for the transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmill, Lockerbie. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 23 months to one contractor. The decision on whether to use the extension option available will be at our discretion and we will base it on the following factors: performance. The total value of this contract over the entire period will be in the region of PS75,000. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4ea1c0-0860-4210-b9f8-73a50f02402b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4ea1c0-0860-4210-b9f8-73a50f02402b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4ea1c0-0860-4210-b9f8-73a50f02402b
  14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Kielder:-Transport-of-Roundwood-Timber-from-Kielder-Forest-to-Lockerbie-Sawmill/8NTK2XCU5K
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