--- title: "Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-14" --- # Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by South Ayrshire Council entails a framework agreement for the provision of forestry services and equipment. This tender, designated with the ID CE-104-25, is currently in the active tender stage and focuses on general public services within the forestry industry. South Ayrshire Council serves as the buyer and central purchasing body, operating from County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, UKM94, with contact details available for procurement queries. The tender involves services related to forestry, with submission due by 29th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, and awards commencing on the same date. Participants are required to follow an open procedure, submitting bids electronically or in written form. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in forestry services or equipment. It encompasses two specific lots: the hire of a forestry team and the hire of forestry machinery with operators. Prospective bidders are encouraged to have relevant certifications, such as NPTC qualifications, LOLER certificates, and appropriate training records. Companies capable of offering qualified personnel and machinery operators stand in a good position to compete. Additionally, firms that can deliver community benefits, such as targeted recruitment, apprenticeship training, SME development, and community engagement, will align well with the council's broader procurement goals. This tender, set to create long-term partnerships possibly extending towards late 2030, serves as an attractive proposition for businesses with the requisite expertise and innovative community offering. ## Notice Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement ### Lot Information Hire of a Forestry Team South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for the hire of an external, fully qualified Forestry Team to supplement their in-house provision Renewal: it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030 Hire of Forestry Machinery with Operator South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for the Hire of various Forestry Equipment with Operator. Renewal: It is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed Circa Late 2030 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553812 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | it is anticipated the renewal for any future generations of this Framework will be progressed circa late 2030 | ## 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03400000 - Forestry and logging products - 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553812 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553812 Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement - Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829327 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=e1fa4510-7b34-4f92-987b-694094d2797a&_ncp=1776161342606.20120-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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