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title: "Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000693355"
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buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
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# Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000693355

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023 is being conducted by RSPB Scotland, with a focus on environmental protection in the forestry industry. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the tender is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a submission deadline of 13 June 2022 for bids, with the anticipated start of works from 1 August 2022 through to the completion of haulage by 31 January 2023. The contract involves assessing and managing the harvest of timber from a specified area, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services and timber management sectors. Companies with expertise in forestry management, environmental consulting, and contract harvesting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate experience in managing complex harvesting processes and adhering to environmental regulations, particularly concerning the ecological considerations linked to the River Dyke.

## Notice

Summary of works To value 23.5ha of standing timber, organise a standing sale, obtaining the best financial return for the client and manage the harvesting and haulage contract on behalf of the client. The area to be harvested form's part of an 89.3ha block in Dyke Forest of predominately Sitka Spruce known as Tranche 4 which we intend to harvest over 3 phases in consecutive years this quotation relates to the first phase of this operation. An amendment to the Long-term Forest Plan (LTFP) has been requested from Scottish Forestry and should be in place shortly. A site visit with either Darrell Stevens or Ben Oliver Jones will be required as part of this quotation process to outline specific environmental considerations within the LTFP, contractual specifications and methodology. Timing of works Ensure the harvesting contractor follows the proposed sequence of felling as detailed on the attached map in order to protect the salmon interests on the River Dyke. Works will need to be completed from within 300m buffer of the river from the start of August to the end of September 2022. Compartment areas out with the 300m buffer can be harvested from the start of October to the end of December with haulage being completed by 31st January 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Summary of works To value 23.5ha of standing timber, organise a standing sale, obtaining the best financial return for the client and manage the harvesting and haulage contract on behalf of the client. The area to be harvested form's part of an 89.3ha block in Dyke Forest of predominately Sitka Spruce known as Tranche 4 which we intend to harvest over 3 phases in consecutive years this quotation relates to the first phase of this operation. An amendment to the Long-term Forest Plan (LTFP) has been requested from Scottish Forestry and should be in place shortly. A site visit with either Darrell Stevens or Ben Oliver Jones will be required as part of this quotation process to outline specific environmental considerations within the LTFP, contractual specifications and methodology. Timing of works Ensure the harvesting contractor follows the proposed sequence of felling as detailed on the attached map in order to protect the salmon interests on the River Dyke. Works will need to be completed from within 300m buffer of the river from the start of August to the end of September 2022. Compartment areas out with the 300m buffer can be harvested from the start of October to the end of December with haulage being completed by 31st January 2023.

Renewal: In extreme circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448441 |
| 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 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DH |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448441

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY448441&idx=1
  16th May 2022 - Forestry Management Tender RSPB Forsinard Flows
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY448441&idx=2
  16th May 2022 - Harvesting Maps RSPB Forsinard Flows
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448441
  Forestry Management RSPB Forsinard Flows 2022/2023 - Summary of works To value 23.5ha of standing timber, organise a standing sale, obtaining the best financial return for the client and manage the harvesting and haulage contract on behalf of the client. The area to be harvested form's part of an 89.3ha block in Dyke Forest of predominately Sitka Spruce known as Tranche 4 which we intend to harvest over 3 phases in consecutive years this quotation relates to the first phase of this operation. An amendment to the Long-term Forest Plan (LTFP) has been requested from Scottish Forestry and should be in place shortly. A site visit with either Darrell Stevens or Ben Oliver Jones will be required as part of this quotation process to outline specific environmental considerations within the LTFP, contractual specifications and methodology. Timing of works Ensure the harvesting contractor follows the proposed sequence of felling as detailed on the attached map in order to protect the salmon interests on the River Dyke. Works will need to be completed from within 300m buffer of the river from the start of August to the end of September 2022. Compartment areas out with the 300m buffer can be harvested from the start of October to the end of December with haulage being completed by 31st January 2023.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000693355
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=693355
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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