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title: "Transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmills, Lockerbie"
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# Transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmills, Lockerbie

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca713c24-4346-4668-b29b-55811fe6dea0

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract titled "Transport of round wood timber from Kielder Forest to Forest Garden Sawmills, Lockerbie," located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under road transport services, was initiated through an open tender method and the award was granted on 6th October 2017. The contract entails haulage of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 tonnes of timber per annum, with an awarded value of £90,000 and a minimum contract duration of one year, starting from 31st October 2017, with the option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in logistics and transportation, particularly those specialising in timber or related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to participate, given the procurement method is suitable for them. Companies capable of meeting the demands of transporting large quantities of round timber while adhering to safety and risk assessment guidelines will be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

North England Forest District has awarded a contract for haulage of round timber to the Forest Sawmills site Stevens Croft, Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ. The outline contract quantity will be between 4,000 and 5,000 tonnes per annum subject to customer requirements. Timber will be stacked at forest roadside in Kielder Forest, including Kershope and Spadeadam Forests. The contract duration will be one year with the option of extending for another single year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120709c9-a55f-4a01-a4bf-6a7bfa90e44e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | HEXHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE48 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Bellingham |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SGS TIMBER HAULAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120709c9-a55f-4a01-a4bf-6a7bfa90e44e
- 9 Aug 2017 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f53522-09c1-432a-850b-511c0f33ebeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120709c9-a55f-4a01-a4bf-6a7bfa90e44e
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f53522-09c1-432a-850b-511c0f33ebeb
  9th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9851723d-b21c-405f-9ce0-5294ae10f4c3
  ITT Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2941f3c2-174f-4a38-ae18-b0ad4227ec6d
  Appendix 1 - Location Map
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9589ada-42f8-46c2-9b91-ad544186b598
  Appendix 02 - Example OUTLINE RISK ASSESSMENT ROAD
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bb737b4-c248-4076-a3ba-9da9584688f7
  Appendix 03 - Example FOREST SITE SAFETY RULES
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/259d6143-d57a-40ef-86e6-966dc2826b47
  Appendix 04 - ROUNDWOOD HAULAGE CODE OF PRACTICE 2012
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0100697e-b5d9-4f04-9eb7-87ba00c0d01b
  Appendix 05 - LOLER
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ddae147-4f02-4ea8-9efc-fd4cdc21b12c
  Appendix 06 - PUWER
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee3a5a6f-4cdc-4bf7-b176-40d54b3086aa
  Appendix 07 - Riddor CONTRACTORS SAFETY STANDARDS APP IX
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae5261c3-5c89-45d2-a6ca-7ec0d5a6d66d
  Appendix 08 - CONTRACTOR INDUCTION
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f94118c0-abdc-4ea9-977f-a27b05e610dd
  Appendix 09 - Site Rules for Contractors booklet at Forest Sites HSF 027
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0ec7d82-50dd-4b1c-b42d-2d9a23e2607f
  Appendix 10 - Road Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23c3a735-6400-4198-93c5-a9dcfc530ece
  Appendix 11 - Example Road Defect Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82947fbc-f7e9-4cfa-a894-951aba8ce254
  Appendix 12 - Mobile Despatch
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71eeddc6-7e91-470b-b3f4-49bfe89f1772
  Appendix 13 - Timber Uplift Procedures
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7c17bf8-523e-4c9a-8c86-e80ec23decd6
  Appendix 14 - FIRST AID POLICY - EXTERNAL V6 FINAL_0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0322bc8c-2127-4ae2-8ce2-012778d5761b
  Appendix 15 - OPS INSTRUCTION NO 35 - BIOSECURITY ON THE PFE (3RD REV JUN 16)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1ae4b85-48fe-4b82-8322-bde03066aa20
  Appendix 16 - HAULAGE CONTRACT

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