---
title: "Harvesters and Forwarders Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835535"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Harvesters and Forwarders Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835535

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Forestry and Land Scotland, is conducting an open procurement process titled "Harvesters and Forwarders Framework" under the environmental protection category. This tender involves establishing a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across various sites in Scotland. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically via the provided portal by 28th July 2026 at noon. The framework, with an estimated value of £15,000,000, is managed by Scotland Excel on behalf of the Forestry and Land Scotland. The review body is The Inverness Justice Centre, and the related contract period is set for about four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and delivery of forestry machinery, particularly Harvesters and Forwarders. Companies with expertise in environmental solutions and forestry machinery will find this tender suited to their capabilities. The framework allows up to 999 participants, promoting an inclusive opportunity for suppliers to compete for a share in a large procurement initiative driven by quality and value. Participating businesses can expect to engage in a project with both community benefits and recurrent procurement possibilities, fostering opportunities for sustained growth and development within the sector.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across its nationally managed forest estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has a requirement to create a framework with external service providers for the Supply and Delivery of Harvester and Forwarder Machinery.. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558825 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This is a recurrent procurement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 16300000 - Harvesting machinery
- 16340000 - Harvesting and threshing machinery
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558825

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558825
  Harvesters and Forwarders Framework - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Harvesters and Forwarders services across its nationally managed forest estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835535
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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