---
title: "CE-44-22 - Hire of a Forestry Team"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000694811"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-22"
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# CE-44-22 - Hire of a Forestry Team

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000694811

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the hire of a Forestry Team to Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd. The procurement process was completed with a contract value of £145,000. The tender was for services falling below the GPA threshold, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was based on quality (30%) and price (70%) criteria. The contract was signed on 15th August 2022, with the procurement stage being in the award phase.

This tender for the hire of a Forestry Team by South Ayrshire Council presents business growth opportunities for companies in the services sector, particularly those specialised in forestry services. Businesses operating in forestry, tree surgery, and landscaping would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process included specific requirements for climbers, groundsman, and Mobile Boom machine operators, creating opportunities for businesses with expertise in these areas to showcase their capabilities and secure the contract. The contract period is for 300 days, providing a stable revenue stream for the selected service provider.

## Notice

This procurement is below the GPA threshold for Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Service Provider will provide one full Forestry Team, consisting of three (3) members. Two (2) of the members must be fully qualified climbers (Minimum NPTC cs30, cs31, cs38 and cs39 or similar), one (1) must be a fully qualified groundsman (Minimum NPTC cs30 and cs31) and three (3) members must be fully trained to operate self-propelled Mobile Boom machines (Minimum IPAF 1b & 3b)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456945 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456945
- 26 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449610

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449610
  CE-44-22 - Hire of a Forestry Team - This procurement is below the GPA threshold for Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456945
  CE-44-22 - Hire of a Forestry Team - This procurement is below the GPA threshold for Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694811
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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