Sale of harvesting rights for Cea’s communal poplar plantation

Summary

The tender is for the sale of the right to harvest a poplar plantation on communal land belonging to the local entity of Cea. The single lot covers a plantation on 20.26 hectares, with an estimated 5,090 trees and 3,549.75 m³ of timber. These quantities are indicative because the trees are sold standing and harvesting is at the buyer’s risk. The minimum bid is €300,043.20 excluding VAT, with 21% VAT payable in addition. Price is the sole award criterion, and bids below the minimum are rejected. If bids are equal, preference is given to a resident of Cea or a company established there. Bidders must operate in the forestry sector and demonstrate financial and technical capacity. The bid must include a signed responsible declaration and a price offer; no bid guarantee is required. The successful bidder pays 20% when signing the contract and the remaining 80% no later than 15 days before harvesting begins, provides a final guarantee of 5%, and obtains the required permits and licences. Harvesting must be completed within five months of contract signature. The site must be cleared after the work, and any damage must be compensated. The procedure taking effect and the contract being signed are conditional on authorisation from the Provincial Council of León.