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Mechanical Felling of Hazardous Trees - Railside areas of South England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

17 Nov 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Forestry Commission as the buyer, seeking services for the mechanical felling of hazardous trees in the Railside areas of the South England Forest District. The project aims to remove ash trees infected by dieback, presenting a risk to railway safety. This tender was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, with a total contract value of £65,000. The award was made on 8th November 2021, with the contract effective until 8th May 2022. The relevant delivery addresses are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry services and tree management. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the safe removal of hazardous trees and compliance with health and safety regulations would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on addressing the impacts of ash dieback in critical locations also highlights a growing demand for sustainable environmental management services, presenting further avenues for business growth.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Felling of Hazardous Trees - Railside areas of South England Forest District

Notice Description

Removal of ash trees from the Network Rail boundary in the South England Forest District. The trees are in significant decline, infected by fungal pathogen ash dieback, and pose immediate risk to the safe functioning of the railway line.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f71062b-cff8-4b6f-bcb3-e67e8f8a381c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0400be2a-28b8-410f-ba1b-4b2de40f7705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 8 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOMBES CIVILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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