---
title: "Harvesters and Forwarders Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdb7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Harvesters and Forwarders Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdb7

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is currently in the tender stage for establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across its forest estate in Scotland. The procurement, facilitated by Scotland Excel, is for goods in the harvesting and threshing machinery category, specifically targeting various locations throughout Scotland. The open procedure method is being employed, with the tender closing on 28th July 2026. The contract, valued at £15,000,000, is part of a recurrent procurement effort aimed at enhancing the national management of forestry services. Community benefits are integrated into this tender, requiring the successful contractors to participate in benefit activities based on a points system. The project involves electronic submission, with full details accessible through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the forestry machinery supply sector. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or providing harvesting machinery and related services would be well-suited to compete in this market. The multi-supplier framework allows for a broad participation, potentially up to 999 participants, enhancing the competitive landscape. The inclusion of community benefit requirements also enables businesses to contribute to local socio-economic development, offering additional avenues for those interested in engaging responsively with public procurement policies in Scotland.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across its nationally managed forest estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has a requirement to create a framework with external service providers for the Supply and Delivery of Harvester and Forwarder Machinery. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060139-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This is a recurrent procurement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 16300000 - Harvesting machinery
- 16340000 - Harvesting and threshing machinery
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060139-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835535
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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