--- title: "TimberLINK Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2017-10-03" --- # TimberLINK Service Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently engaged in the TimberLINK Service procurement process, an initiative targeted at timber transport and shipping services within the Argyll and Ayrshire regions, facilitating the movement of at least 75,000 tonnes of timber annually, with potential increases up to 90,000 tonnes. The procurement employs an open procedure and has recently transitioned to the award stage as of 1st July 2017, after the tender's closing date on 13th January 2017. The contract aims to enhance environmental protection, aligning with classifications under the European public law framework. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, shipping, and environmental services. Companies capable of handling substantial timber transport requirements, especially those committed to sustainable practices, would be especially well-suited to compete. The contract not only provides an avenue for substantial financial engagement, valued at approximately £4 million, but also promotes community benefits, including reducing CO2 emissions and improving local infrastructure, thereby aligning with broader social and environmental goals. ## Notice A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum.. 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 be for a period of 1 year with the option of 4 further 12 month extensions. 800,000GBP per year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297370 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Within 12 months before the expiry of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM3 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77211200 - Transport of logs within the forest ## Release History - 3 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297370 - 7 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266368 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266368 TimberLINK Service - A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297370 TimberLINK Service - A subsidy is available to resource the TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) for a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. The volume could rise up to 90,000 tonnes of timber per annum. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000473516. 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