FLS-141-C Steep Ground Harvesting (North, West and Central Regions)

A Contract Award Notice
by FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£1M-£7M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
11 Jul 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Scotland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 3 suppliers

1 buyer

3 suppliers

Description

FLS has a requirement to place contract(s) with an external service provider(s) for the provision of Steep Ground Harvesting services in North, West and Central Regions. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (1+1). This contract shall include the following services: Chainsaw - Ground-based chainsaw operations, directly associated with the harvesting operation Skyline Work Winch Work Clearfell Harvest and Extraction – Typically carried out with a Harvester Forwarder Skyline Thinning Harvest and Extraction – Typically carried out with a Skyline Harvest Only Extraction Only Ancillary Requirements – Directly associated with the harvesting operation Traffic Management Goal Posts

Lot Division

1 Steep Ground Harvesting (North Region)

Lot 1 - Steep Ground Harvesting (North Region) The provision of Steep Ground Harvesting including but not limited to chainsaw, skyline work, winch work, clearfell harvest and extraction, skyline thinning harvest and extraction, harvest, extraction, traffic management, and goal posts. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Award Criteria
Fair Work First 5
Sustainability and Net Zero 5
Community Benefits 5
Real Living Wage Pass/Fail
Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain Pass/Fail
Harvesting Method Statement 40
Risk Assessment 20
Delivery Team 15
Equipment 10
price 40
2 Steep Ground Harvesting (West Region)

Lot 2 – Steep Ground Harvesting (West Region) The provision of Steep Ground Harvesting including but not limited to chainsaw, skyline work, winch work, clearfell harvest and extraction, skyline thinning harvest and extraction, harvest, extraction, traffic management, and goal posts. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Award Criteria
Fair Work First 5
Sustainability and Net Zero 5
Community Benefits 5
Real Living Wage Pass/Fail
Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain Pass/Fail
Harvesting Method Statement 40
Risk Assessment & Map-Based Harvesting Plan 20
Delivery Team 15
Equipment 10
price 40
3 Steep Ground Harvesting (Central Region)

Lot 3 - Steep Ground Harvesting (Central, South, and East Region) The provision of Steep Ground Harvesting including but not limited to chainsaw, skyline work, winch work, clearfell harvest and extraction, skyline thinning harvest and extraction, harvest, extraction, traffic management, and goal posts. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Award Criteria
Fair Work First 5
Sustainability and Net Zero 5
Community Benefits 5
Real Living Wage Pass/Fail
Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain Pass/Fail
Harvesting Method Statement 40
Risk Assessment 20
Delivery Team 15
Equipment 10
price 40

Award Detail

1 Duffy Skylining (Inverness)
  • Lot 1 - Steep Ground Harvesting (North Region)
  • Reference: 039134-2025-1
  • Value: £7,000,000
2 Gillies Timber (Oban)
  • Lot 2 – Steep Ground Harvesting (West Region)
  • Reference: 039134-2025-2
  • Value: £4,200,000
3 Amac Forestry (Ardrishaig)
  • Lot 3 - Steep Ground Harvesting (Central Region)
  • Reference: 039134-2025-3
  • Value: £1,400,000

CPV Codes

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** (SC Ref:804038)

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-0458fa
  • FTS 039134-2025

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