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

Concepts

• timber harvesting
• inverness
• steep ground harvesting services
• clearfell harvest
• central regions
• steep ground harvesting
• a harvester forwarder skyline thinning harvest
• the harvesting operation skyline work winch work clearfell harvest
• fls-141-c steep ground harvesting
• the harvesting operation

Location

Scotland:

Description

FLS has a requirement to place a 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

Renewal Options

Optional extensions of up to 2 years (1 + 1)

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.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Question Scoring Methodology for Technical Criteria: 0 - Unacceptable - Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 - Poor - Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 - Acceptable - Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 - Good - Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 - Excellent - Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Any bidder that receives a score of ONE or LESS for one or more for the lot specific technical questions may be excluded from the tender. Any bidder that receives a total technical score below 50% out of 100% will be excluded from the tender, and their commercial submission will not be evaluated.. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27974. 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: FLS have tailored the community benefits question to target increasing the workforce and community engagement. (SC Ref:782966)