Provision of a Forestry Services & Equipment Framework Agreement

What this is

South Ayrshire Council is establishing a Forestry Services and Equipment Framework Agreement (CE-104-25) with 2 lots: Lot 1 Hire of a Forestry Team (external fully qualified forestry team to supplement in-house provision) and Lot 2 Hire of Forestry Machinery with Operator. Contract duration: 60 months. Award criteria stated in procurement documents. Tenders may be submitted for all lots.

Key points

• South Ayrshire Council forestry framework — Lot 1 qualified forestry team (supplementing in-house), Lot 2 forestry machinery with operator
• 60-month framework; award criteria in procurement documents only; tenders for all lots welcome
• Contact: Procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk; deadline 29 May 2026

Who can bid

Open procedure via PCS-Tender. South Ayrshire Council buyer, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1DR. Contact: Procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk. Lot 1: fully qualified forestry team to supplement Council's in-house provision. Lot 2: forestry machinery with operator. Tenders may be submitted for all lots.

How it is scored

Award criteria stated in procurement documents only. Suitability to provide forestry services required. Professional forestry qualifications required for Lot 1.

How to submit

Submission via PCS-Tender. Deadline: 29 May 2026.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact: Procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk, South Ayrshire Council.

Contract period

Framework: 60 months. South Ayrshire Council forestry services covering tree works and forestry management across council landholdings.

Classification

CPV 77200000 — Forestry services 03400000 — Products of forestry16600000 — Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery ScotlandAyrshire