---
title: "Operations Manager for Clear-felling Torgarve Community Woods"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639254"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "APPLECROSS COMMUNITY COMPANY"
published: "2020-12-16"
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# Operations Manager for Clear-felling Torgarve Community Woods

Buyer: APPLECROSS COMMUNITY COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639254

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## Summary

The Applecross Community Company is seeking an Operations Manager for the Clear-felling of Torgarve Community Woods. This tender, classified under Environmental Protection within the Development Trust industry, is situated in Applecross, Strathcarron, UK. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, is currently in the active stage with a tender period set to conclude on 21st December 2020. The budget allocated for this role is £6,300, with the contract expected to cover approximately 14 days over a six-month duration.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and forestry services. Companies with expertise in land registration, obtaining felling permissions, or project management within the environmental sector would be well-positioned to compete. With the expectation of leading various tasks throughout the project duration, successful bidders could not only enhance their portfolio but also establish a long-lasting relationship with the Applecross Community Company, potentially leading to future collaborations in environmental initiatives.

## Notice

The purpose of the role of Operations Manager is to provide professional support to the Applecross Community Company Board on a short-term contract basis, during the preparation for and undertaking of the clear-fell operations for Torgarve Woods. This role is expected to cover around 14 days FTE over a period of approximately six months. Invitation to Tender for Operations Manager for Clear-felling Torgarve Community Woods is available to download on our website: https://www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org/company-projects/community-woodlands/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the role of Operations Manager is to provide professional support to the ACC Board on a short-term contract basis, during the preparation for and undertaking of the clear-fell operations for Torgarve Woods. This role is expected to cover around 14 days FTE over a period of approximately six months. During this time, the Operations Manager is expected to lead on a number of key tasks, namely: - Land registration with Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate; - Securing felling permission from Scottish Forestry; - Obtaining necessary planning consents for roading from Highland Council; - Confirming access agreements with the Trust and other interested parties; - Tendering the roading and harvesting contract(s), and supporting ACC as required through the duration of the contract(s).. Invitation to Tender documents can be found on our website: https://www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org/company-projects/community-woodlands/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402264 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,300 |
| Lots value | £6,300 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APPLECROSS COMMUNITY COMPANY |
| Locality | STRATHCARRON |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV54 8LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402264

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402264
  Operations Manager for Clear-felling Torgarve Community Woods - The purpose of the role of Operations Manager is to provide professional support to the Applecross Community Company Board on a short-term contract basis, during the preparation for and undertaking of the clear-fell operations for Torgarve Woods. This role is expected to cover around 14 days FTE over a period of approximately six months. Invitation to Tender for Operations Manager for Clear-felling Torgarve Community Woods is available to download on our website: https://www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org/company-projects/community-woodlands/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639254
- https://www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org/company-projects/community-woodlands/

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