--- title: "Timber Haulage - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2018-11-02" --- # Timber Haulage - Request for Information Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Timber Haulage - Request for Information." This initiative aims to gather information regarding the potential haulage of round timber from various operational areas to mills across Scotland and North England. Key deadlines include the submission of responses by 17:00 (BST) on Friday, 9 November 2018, with a future notice anticipated on 14 December 2018. This procurement falls within the services category and is part of the environmental protection industry, primarily focused on timber-related services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in timber haulage and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in transporting goods over long distances within the UK. Companies specialising in transportation services, logistics management, and those with operational experience in eco-friendly practices will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging with the Forestry Commission and responding to this Prior Information Notice may lead to lucrative contracts in the forthcoming competitive procurement process. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for timber haulage; and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements. Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) intends to procure the haulage of round timber from various operational areas, to mills across Scotland and North England; as well as ad-hoc timber haulage. Please Note: This requirement will be split into Lots, however Lot-specific information is not included, or required in response to this PIN. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for timber haulage; and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements. Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) intends to procure the haulage of round timber from various operational areas, to mills across Scotland and North England; as well as ad-hoc timber haulage.. Please return completed responses to: rachael.allan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk by 17:00 (BST), Friday 9 November 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335995 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335995 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335995&idx=1 5th November 2018 - Timber Haulage - PIN. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335995 Timber Haulage - Request for Information - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for timber haulage; and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements. Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) intends to procure the haulage of round timber from various operational areas, to mills across Scotland and North England; as well as ad-hoc timber haulage. Please Note: This requirement will be split into Lots, however Lot-specific information is not included, or required in response to this PIN. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forestry.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=563007 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000563007. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563007.json.