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title: "FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761213

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Forestry and Land Scotland for the provision of "FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services – North & West Regions" is now in the award stage. The contract, which covers environmental protection services under the COFOG category, has been divided into three lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3), each pertaining to different regions within the UKM. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main activity involved in this process is services. The details of the contracts were formalised on 28 November 2024, with the project initially announced in a Planning Notice on 26 April 2024, followed by a Tender Notice published on 5 July 2024. The awarded value includes £6,825,000 for Lot 1, £3,150,000 for Lot 2, and £13,300,000 for Lot 3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services and environmental management. The awarded contracts entail a range of activities such as clearfell harvesting, thinning harvesting, and associated operations like winch work and skyline work, offering opportunities for specialised service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement is designed to enhance the operational efficiency in forestry management, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in mechanised forestry operations. Companies like AMAC Forestry Ltd, Speyside Harvesting Ltd, and Colin Brolly Forestry Ltd, which were the successful bidders, illustrate the niche that SMEs can occupy in such government contracts, thereby fostering their growth and contribution to sustainable forestry management.

## Notice

FLS is awarding contracts to external service providers for the provision of Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions. The contracts will be for a period of 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. This contracts shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Harvest Only Extraction Only Winch Work Skyline Work Harvesting and Extraction on Peatland Restoration or Peatland Type Sites - Small scale where identified on harvesting coupes, excludes specialist Peatland Services Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Clear fell Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 1 - Clear fell Harvesting (North Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Lot 2 - Thinning Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 2 - Thinning Harvesting (North Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Lot 3 - Clear fell Harvesting (West Region)

Lot 3 - Clear fell Harvesting (West Region)

Renewal: Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519618 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,275,000 |

## 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 | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AMAC FORESTRY; COLIN BROLLY FORESTRY; SPEYSIDE HARVESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519618
- 5 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509300
- 26 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504017

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR504017&idx=1
  26th April 2024 - Example Pricing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504017
  FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions - FLS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions. The contract will be for a period of 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. This contract shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Harvest Only Extraction Only Winch Work Skyline Work Harvesting and Extraction on Peatland Restoration or Peatland Type Sites - Small scale where identified on harvesting coupes, excludes specialist Peatland Services Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509300
  FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions - FLS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions. The contract will be for a period of 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. This contract shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Harvest Only Extraction Only Winch Work Skyline Work Harvesting and Extraction on Peatland Restoration or Peatland Type Sites - Small scale where identified on harvesting coupes, excludes specialist Peatland Services Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519618
  FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions - FLS is awarding contracts to external service providers for the provision of Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services - North & West Regions. The contracts will be for a period of 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. This contracts shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Clearfell Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Thinning Harvest and Extraction - Typically carried out with a Harvester & Forwarder. Harvest Only Extraction Only Winch Work Skyline Work Harvesting and Extraction on Peatland Restoration or Peatland Type Sites - Small scale where identified on harvesting coupes, excludes specialist Peatland Services Ancillary Requirements - Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761213
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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