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title: "Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681ca"
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buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681ca

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is inviting tender submissions for the "Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement," classified under the forestry services industry category. The procurement process affects the region of South Ayrshire, designated UKM94 within the United Kingdom. The current stage is the tender phase, with submissions required by 29th May 2026. This procurement involves a framework agreement that allows for multiple renewals, with anticipated progression of future generations expected around the late part of 2030. The Council has opted for an open procurement method, aiming to secure qualified external forestry teams and machinery operators to supplement their in-house services for a maximum duration of 1800 days each, starting from the award date on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in forestry services, equipment hire and personnel provision. Businesses with strong quality control, health and safety, and environmental management practices are encouraged to participate, as these aspects form part of the selection criteria. Companies holding relevant certifications such as UKAS for ISO standards or those with structured policies in these areas will fit well into this procurement scheme. Furthermore, community benefits are emphasised, inviting companies that can provide added value through social initiatives like employment, training opportunities, SME development, and community engagement. This could particularly favour companies focused on social enterprise or those looking to extend their market influence in the South Ayrshire region.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033682-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03400000 - Forestry and logging products
- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033682-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=e1fa4510-7b34-4f92-987b-694094d2797a&_ncp=1776161342606.20120-1

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