--- title: "C0141 Steep Ground Harvesting" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2019-11-18" --- # C0141 Steep Ground Harvesting Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Forestry and Land Scotland, focusing on the provision of timber felling and associated services under the title "C0141 Steep Ground Harvesting". This initiative falls within the environmental protection category and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, currently in the award stage after having completed the tender phase. Following the submission deadline of 11 October 2019, the contract was officially signed on 14 November 2019, valued at approximately £3,830,693.16. This contract is tied to a project within the public law framework, ensuring oversight and adherence to set regulations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry services, environmental management, and heavy machinery operations. Companies equipped with capabilities in timber extraction, traffic management, and wood processing are particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Duffyskylining. Furthermore, the contract includes provisions for community engagement and potential modifications based on operational needs, allowing bidders with flexible service offerings to adapt and meet evolving requirements. ## Notice The Authority has appointed a Contractor to provide timber felling, cable crane extraction, processing, and stacking; using a heavy-duty skyline-based system. The Contractor shall also provide Traffic Management and wood chipping. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority has appointed a Contractor to provide timber felling, cable crane extraction, processing, and stacking; using a heavy-duty skyline-based system. The Contractor shall also provide Traffic Management and wood chipping. Renewal: With the option to extend for up to 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372598 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Approximately 6 months prior to expiry. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,830,693 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 7GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DUFFYSKYLINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211100 - Timber harvesting services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372598 - 9 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365841 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365841 C0141 Steep Ground Harvesting - The Authority intends to appoint a Contractor to provide timber felling, cable crane extraction, processing, and stacking; using a heavy-duty skyline-based system. The Contractor shall also provide Traffic Management and wood chipping. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372598 C0141 Steep Ground Harvesting - The Authority has appointed a Contractor to provide timber felling, cable crane extraction, processing, and stacking; using a heavy-duty skyline-based system. The Contractor shall also provide Traffic Management and wood chipping. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594412 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - 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-r6ebe6-0000594412. 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