Restock Programme Framework - Forestry Services

Description

Crown Estate Scotland (”CES”) have a requirement to undertake the following forestry services. The Framework will be split into the following lotting structure: - Lot 1 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 2 - Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 3 – Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) - Lot 4 - Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) - Lot 5 - Forestry Agent Services – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) Lot 1: Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment. Lot 2: Ground Preparation and Associated Groundworks – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) Ground preparation services including site access, mounding, drainage, ATV tracks, and associated groundworks to facilitate forest establishment. Lot 3: Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works. Lot 4: Tree Planting and Associated Tree Maintenance Works – South (Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate) Tree planting services to support the restock of future harvesting or windblow clearance works. Lot 5: Forestry Agent Services – North (Glenlivet Estate, Fochabers Estate and Auchindoun Estate) The management of in-hand commercial forestry across the estates is undertaken directly by CES staff. Additional call-off support for these activities is required through this Lot. It is not a full Management requirement. Across all estates, there is a requirement for regular liaison with tenants, community and other stakeholders, maintaining and raising the profile of CES, managing good relations with tenants and other stakeholders and contributing positively to the overall management of the Estate. The role of Service Provider will also involve regular liaison with CES staff and any other Rural Service Providers.