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title: "FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions"
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# FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04557b

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness, is initiating a public procurement process for "FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services – North & West Regions". The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under "Timber harvesting services" (CPV: 77211100). The procurement method is open procedure, and the process includes multiple lots focusing on different types of harvesting and associated services. The contract duration is set for 48 months with potential extensions. This tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to suppliers on 28th November 2024. Key dates include the tender end date of 9th August 2024, and the award start date of 12th August 2024.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialized in forestry operations, particularly in mechanized harvesting and timber processing services. Businesses involved in clear fell harvesting, thinning harvesting, and additional forestry services such as winch work, skyline work, and traffic management will find this procurement suitable. SMEs like AMAC Forestry Ltd, Speyside Harvesting Ltd, and Colin Brolly Forestry Ltd, which have been awarded the contracts, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises proficient in forestry operations are well-placed to compete and benefit from these opportunities. The contract value, considerable contract duration, and potential for multiple service areas provide a robust platform for business expansion and long-term engagement with Forestry and Land Scotland.

## Notice

FLS is awarding contracts to external service providers for the provision of Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions. The contracts will be for a period of 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. This contracts shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Harvest Only Extraction Only Winch Work Skyline Work Harvesting and Extraction on Peatland Restoration or Peatland Type Sites - Small scale where identified on harvesting coupes, excludes specialist Peatland Services Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Clear fell Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 1 - Clear fell Harvesting (North Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Lot 2 - Thinning Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 2 - Thinning Harvesting (North Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Lot 3 - Clear fell Harvesting (West Region)

Lot 3 - Clear fell Harvesting (West Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039106-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,275,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | AMAC FORESTRY; COLIN BROLLY FORESTRY; SPEYSIDE HARVESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039106-2024
- 5 Jul 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020648-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 13:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013617-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771738
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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