Sale of rights to harvest standing Scots pine timber

Summary

The tender grants the right to harvest standing Scots pine timber in forest no. 23 owned by the municipality of Galve de Sorbe, in compartment C, section 14, covering approximately 11.25 hectares. The estimated volume is 500 m³, and the timber is FSC 100% certified. The work includes felling, extraction and forwarding, removal of timber from the forest, and disposal of logging residues. The work must be completed within 6 months after the contract is finally awarded. Bids must be at least EUR 10,000 excluding VAT; lower bids will not be accepted. Price is the only award criterion, and the highest bid will win. Participation requires a EUR 300 provisional guarantee, FSC certification, and the required financial and administrative documents. Bids must be submitted on paper in two sealed envelopes within 15 calendar days beginning on the day after publication of the contract notice. The successful bidder must provide a final guarantee of 5% and an additional guarantee of 5%. Felling must comply with the technical conditions: no more than 30% of the trees in the area may be felled, and timber removal and logging-residue treatment must meet the specified time limits. The bidder is responsible for occupational safety, environmental protection, permits, any damage, and maintaining the forest and access roads.