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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
This procurement was divided into 3 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 - Steep Ground Harvesting (North Region) 1,800 days (≈4.9 yrs) | £5,000,000 £7,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Duffy Skylining Ltd | active |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 – Steep Ground Harvesting (West Region) 1,800 days (≈4.9 yrs) | £3,000,000 £4,200,000 initial term | 2 | Gillies Timber Ltd | active |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 - Steep Ground Harvesting (Central Region) 1,800 days (≈4.9 yrs) | £1,000,000 £1,400,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | AMAC Forestry Ltd | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £19,800,214 in 802 payments (over £25k) from Sussex Police, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Department for Transport, Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions and 13 more public bodies (2014-04-04 to 2026-05-26).
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