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title: "FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland"
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# FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540025

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Edinburgh, is conducting a tender titled "FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland" within the environmental protection industry. This procurement process adopts an open method and encompasses various services for tree clearance across multiple regions in Scotland. The tender period is set to end on 9th July 2018, with an overall contract value nearing £5 million. Bidders must navigate through a structured process, which includes 11 specific lots covering diverse areas, such as the North Highland and Dumfries & Borders Forest Districts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in forestry services and equipment supply, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in chainsaw operations and related machinery. Companies capable of delivering both core services, which include planned and unplanned tree clearance, and non-core services, have the best chance of success. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate expertise in operating advanced machinery and effectively managing operations adjacent to roads and public spaces will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this framework agreement.

## Notice

The FC has a requirement for the provision of Chainsaw Services throughout Scotland. These services comprise planned and unplanned tree clearance work which will also include the provision of small scale machinery extraction services across all Scottish Forest Districts. The machinery element is split into Core Services which all bidders must be able to bid for, and Non-Core services which may be required but which are not mandatory requirements in order for tenderers to submit a bid.

### Lot Information

North Highland

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Inverness, Ross & Skye

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Moray & Aberdeenshire

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

West Argyll

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Lochaber

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Scottish Lowlands

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Dumfries & Borders

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Galloway

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Isle of Arran

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Tay

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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.

Cowal & Trossachs

This Framework will cover all stand-alone chainsaw operations not covered by current chainsaw provisions in existing & future specialist contracts & frameworks, up to the point where operations require arboriculture or other specialist works which fall out with the scope of this framework. Works will fall under two main categories; Core Services comprising both Planned & Unplanned Works Non-Core Services comprising Planned Works Only. Core Services Bidders must be able to provide ALL Core Services if they intend to submit bids for any lots. Core Services may be awarded via Direct Award or Mini Competition, and could comprise Planned or Unplanned Urgent Works Work may be adjacent to public roads, waymarked trails, car parks and neighbouring private houses, buildings and railway lines. Contractors may be required to liaise with neighbours, various agencies such as the relevant Roads Authority (See appendix 6, Transport Scotland trunk road map), Emergency Services, Utilities Suppliers and Network Rail before starting work. Core Services could include; Road Line Felling, Regen Clearing, Diseased Tree Clearance, Road Clearance, Oversize Tree Felling, Wind Blow, Minor Harvesting Support Operations, and may include the following scopes of work; Tree Felling: Felling identified trees. Clearing wind blow Clearance of hazardous trees from access roads, promoted trails or threatened property. Cross cutting into lengths (no greater than 2 metres, unless specified otherwise). Sned out and leave arising's on the ground in a safe condition. Use of Hand Winch. Tractor/Agricultural Mounted Powered Winch or Line Skidding Operations Traffic management including Stop/Go boards, provision of a banksman, provision of traffic lights. Non-Core Services These services will comprise operations where specialised mechanised operations may be required for assisting in chainsaw operations, or clearing up the site following chainsaw operations: Bidders DO NOT have to be able to provide or submit pricing for any Non-Core Services in order to qualify for submitting a tender for any lot on this framework. Non-Core Services will only be awarded via Mini Competition, and will comprise only Planned Works. All suppliers in the relevant lot will be invited to participate in all Mini-Competitions Non-Core Services for that lot regardless of whether they have indicated in their submission that they could provide these Non-Core services. Non-Core Services could potentially include but not be limited to the provision of specialised equipment with trained operatives such as: Towed Chipper, Self-Propelled Tracked or Wheeled Chipper, Mini Forwarder, Iron Horse Pedestrian winch, Trailers, Cranes, etc. Planned Works The definition of planned works are either pre-planned programmes of work or works for which the FC are able to provide more than 4 weeks' notice prior to commencement of works being required. Unplanned Urgent Works The definition of unplanned urgent works are work which require to be dealt with anywhere between 48 hours and 4 weeks. This may if required include evening, weekend and bank/public holidays. Prior to contacting the contractor the FC will have inspected the site and identified the required level of response.. 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=OCT332703 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,700,000 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | AMAC HARVESTING; BREGAZZI FORESTRY CONTRACTORS; CARSONS TREE SURGERY; DICK BROTHERS; DUNCAN WEMYSS; FYFE FORESTRY; JOHN WALKER; LINDSAY FORESTRY SERVICES; M&H TREE SERVICES; MICHAEL TODD; MURRAY FORESTRY; SPEYSIDE HARVESTING; SPEYSIDE TREE SERVICES; SWORD FORESTRY; TERRAS FORESTRY; W M SHORTHOUSE FORESTRY; WEIR FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332703
- 5 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321326

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321326
  FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland - The FC has a requirement for the provision of Chainsaw Services throughout Scotland. These services comprise planned and unplanned tree clearance work which will also include the provision of small scale machinery extraction services across all Scottish Forest Districts. The machinery element is split into Core Services which all bidders must be able to bid for, and Non-Core services which may be required but which are not mandatory requirements in order for tenderers to submit a bid.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332703
  FW0045 Chainsaw Operations Scotland - The FC has a requirement for the provision of Chainsaw Services throughout Scotland. These services comprise planned and unplanned tree clearance work which will also include the provision of small scale machinery extraction services across all Scottish Forest Districts. The machinery element is split into Core Services which all bidders must be able to bid for, and Non-Core services which may be required but which are not mandatory requirements in order for tenderers to submit a bid.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540025
- https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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