--- title: "Arboricultue , Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection Services Framework Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2018-02-13" --- # Arboricultue , Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection Services Framework Scotland Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is seeking service providers for the "Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection Services Framework Scotland." This procurement falls under the environmental protection category and encompasses ten distinct lots corresponding to various forest districts across Scotland, including locales such as North Highland and Inverness, Ross and Skye. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract spanning two years and options for two additional twelve-month extensions. The deadline for submitting bids was 30th October 2017. All proposals must be submitted electronically. This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on arboriculture, machinery extraction, and aerial seed collection, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By allowing suppliers to bid for up to five lots, this initiative promotes increased participation and competition among providers. Businesses with expertise in environmental services and local operational capabilities would be well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this multi-lot framework, ensuring not only growth potential but also a pathway to engage in various ecological projects initiated by the Forestry Commission. ## Notice The Forestry Commission has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. The list of lots is as follows. Lot No: Forest District 1 North Highland 2 Inverness, Ross and Skye 3 Moray and Aberdeenshire 4 Lochaber 5 West Argyll 6 Tay 7 Cowal and Trossachs 8 Scottish Lowlands 9 Dumfries and Borders 10 Galloway Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. ### Lot Information FW0019 Lot 4 - Lochaber The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 4 is for the Lochaber Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 3 - Moray & Aberdeenshire The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 3 is for the Moray & Aberdeenshire Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 2 - Inverness Ross & Skye The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 2 is for the Inverness Ross & Skye Forest District. Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 1 - North Highland The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 1 is for the North Highland Forest District. Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 5 - Cowall & Trossachs The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 5 is for the Cowall & Trossachs Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 6 - West Argyll The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 6 is for the West Argyll Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 7 - Tay The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 7 is for the Tay Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 8 - Scottish Lowlands The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 8 is for the Scottish Lowlands Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope). The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 9 - Dumfries & Borders The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 9 is for the Dumfries & Borders Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. FW0019 Lot 10 - Galloway The Forestry Commission (FC) has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. In order to achieve the FC intends to put in place a framework to cover all 10 Forest Districts. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts. Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. This Lot 10 is for the Galloway Forest District Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. For full details bidders should refer to the document pack available in the visible to buyers section within the Master ITT for this tender on the Public Contracts Scotland Tender electronic tendering system.. 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 framework will be for an initial period of 2 years plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310289 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | August 2022 This framework is for an initial period of 2 years with an option for a further 2 x 12 month extension periods | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | Lots value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310289 - 20 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296223 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296223 Arboricultue , Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection Services Framework Scotland - The Forestry Commission has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. The list of lots is as follows. Lot No: Forest District 1 North Highland 2 Inverness, Ross and Skye 3 Moray and Aberdeenshire 4 Lochaber 5 West Argyll 6 Tay 7 Cowal and Trossachs 8 Scottish Lowlands 9 Dumfries and Borders 10 Galloway Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310289 Arboricultue , Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection Services Framework Scotland - The Forestry Commission has a requirement for the provision of Arboriculture, Small Scale Machinery Extraction & Aerial Seed Collection services across Scotland. The framework consists of 10 lots, one for each Forest Districts Each lot will cover all requirements advised in the specification for that forest district. The list of lots is as follows. Lot No: Forest District 1 North Highland 2 Inverness, Ross and Skye 3 Moray and Aberdeenshire 4 Lochaber 5 West Argyll 6 Tay 7 Cowal and Trossachs 8 Scottish Lowlands 9 Dumfries and Borders 10 Galloway Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 5 lots, and may be awarded to a maximum of 5 lots. Suppliers must state the lots for which they intend to bid in the relevant section of the ESPD (Qualification Envelope. The framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option of 2x12 month optional extension periods. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11322 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000494968. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494968.json.