--- title: "TimberLINK Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH FORESTRY" published: "2022-08-02" --- # TimberLINK Services Buyer: SCOTTISH FORESTRY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Scottish Forestry for the contract titled "TimberLINK Services," which falls under the environmental protection industry category. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 26 July 2022. This public service contract has an estimated value of £4,821,345 and is aimed at transporting a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber annually from Argyll to various markets by sea. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure, allowing for wide participation from potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transportation, logistics, and shipping services within the timber sector. Companies capable of managing large-scale timber transport operations and demonstrating quality assurance will be well-suited to compete. The inclusion of a community benefits requirement also opens avenues for businesses that focus on creating social impact, such as enhancing local employment and training initiatives. With the contract period running until at least May 2025, successful bidders may also benefit from extensions, further enhancing their potential for sustained business growth. ## Notice The TimberLINK Service is a Public Service Contract (PSC) which provides a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The TimberLINK Public Service Contract (PSC) is a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. A subsidy is available to resource this service.. 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: There is an option to extend this contract by 2 x 1 year extension periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455226 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | within the next 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,821,345 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH FORESTRY | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77211200 - Transport of logs within the forest ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455226 - 27 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431351 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=10 22nd November 2021 - TimberLINK Services - Revised Pricing Schedule 22 November 2021 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=9 27th October 2021 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=1 27th October 2021 - ITT Covering letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=2 27th October 2021 - SPD (Scotland) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=3 27th October 2021 - Instructions to tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=4 27th October 2021 - Form of tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=5 27th October 2021 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=6 27th October 2021 - Carbon Emissions Calculation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=7 27th October 2021 - Award Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431351&idx=8 27th October 2021 - specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431351 TimberLINK Services - The TimberLINK Service is a Public Service Contract (PSC) which provides a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455226 TimberLINK Services - The TimberLINK Service is a Public Service Contract (PSC) which provides a timber transport and shipping service established to transport a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of timber per annum from a range of forest locations in Argyll to a range of markets by sea via ports in Argyll and Ayrshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669394 - https://forestry.gov.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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