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title: "Tree & Seed Haulage West Argyll"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b08"
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# Tree & Seed Haulage West Argyll

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b08

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## Summary

The recent procurement activity involves Forestry and Land Scotland, a body governed by public law, engaging in a contract titled "Tree & Seed Haulage West Argyll." Situated in the United Kingdom, the procurement process concerns the uplift of stock from Newton Nursery for delivery to a cold store in Cairnbaan, West Argyll. The industry category is related to agricultural and forestry products, specifically involving the transportation of trees and seeds. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on June 2, 2025, having a period from May 5, 2025, to February 23, 2028, with an optional extension. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication due to no suitable tenders from the open procedure.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses involved in goods haulage, particularly those specialising in forestry logistics. With a substantial contract value of GBP 207,755.80, there is potential for growth for businesses capable of providing robust transportation capabilities for agricultural and forestry logistics. Companies similar to Peter Mckerral & Co Ltd, the awarded supplier, which specialise in large-scale logistics, would be particularly well-suited to engage in such opportunities. The scope and location also suggest demand for expertise in regional and cross-regional logistics management, offering suitable enterprises a platform to expand operations within this specialised sector.

## Notice

Haulage service of tree & seeds for relevant forestry district sites. This requirement is for the uplift of stock from Newton Nursery for onward delivery to Cairnbaan cold store in West Argyll.

### Lot Information

National Haulage of Tree Seedlings (excluding West Argyll)

Forestry and Land Scotland have created a contract for the transportation of trees & seeds from Newton Nursery to West Argyll, the haulage service of tree & seeds will cover the relevant forestry district sites. This requirement is for the uplift of stock from Newton Nursery for onward delivery to Cairnbaan cold store in West Argyll.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be awarded for a three-year period, followed by the option to extend for an additional two-years (3+2) up to 23rd February 2030. The decision on whether to use the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS and will be based upon contract performance, measured against the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set out as a requirement of the contract.

Haulage of Tree Seedlings to West Argyle

Haulage service of tree & seeds for relevant forestry district sites. This requirement is for the uplift of stock from Newton Nursery for onward delivery to Cairnbaan cold store in West Argyll. Additional information: 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: The Contract will initially be awarded for a three-year period, followed by the option to extend for an additional two-years (3+2) up to 23rd February 2030. The decision on whether to use the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS and will be based upon contract performance, measured against the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set out as a requirement of the contract.

### Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029466-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Autumn 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,742,951 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,154,125 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | E KAMINSKI TRANSPORT; PETER MCKERRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03111000 - Seeds
- 03452000 - Trees
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029466-2025
- 11 Mar 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008768-2025
- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034222-2024
- 21 Mar 2024 at 08:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009114-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800485
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=2f4d4fce-2c2e-4729-9af7-eb7fa74ef8e9&_ncp=1729588085407.494461-1

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