FLS-118-C Mechanised Harvesting Operations and Associated Services – North & West Regions

Concepts

• timber harvesting
• inverness
• forestry services
• peatland services
• west regions
• harvesting coupes
• mechanised harvesting operations
• specialist peatland services ancillary requirements
• clearfell harvest
• north & west regions

Location

Inverness

Description

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

Lot Division

Renewal Options

Optional extensions of 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Bids may cover one or more lots.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26902. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Based on feedback from suppliers, FLS will tailor the community benefits question to target increasing a younger workforce into the industry. (SC Ref:771738)