Tender

High Cow Helm & High Ellermire, Bilsdale

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North York Moors National Park Authority is facilitating an open procurement process titled "High Cow Helm & High Ellermire, Bilsdale," aimed at forestry works including the felling of larch and thinning of Scots pine. This process is under an open procedure and falls below the threshold, suitable for works in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services category (CPV: 77000000). This project is based in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The tender process is active as of 18th December 2025, with the tender period closing on 12th January 2026. The contract period is set from 2nd March 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and timber harvesting. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given their suitability noted in the tender. Companies that can demonstrate competence in delivering economically viable solutions for timber harvesting and have experience in similar forestry projects will find this contract advantageous for business growth. Interested parties should consider the potential access to grant funding to support the economic viability if harvesting costs surpass timber value, as anticipated by the Authority. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the forestry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Cow Helm & High Ellermire, Bilsdale

Notice Description

This contract will be for the following works: Cpt 1a & 1b: fell larch, thin Scots pine (55 years old) Cpt 2: clear fell larch (55 years old, though looks much younger). The North York Moors National Park Authority are facilitating the contract, which will be with the owners of High Cow Helm (1a & 2) & High Ellermire (1b), so I'd like to know a total cost for the harvesting work and what price you'll offer for the timber. The Authority can use grant funding to ensure the scheme is economically viable for both contractor and owner if the harvesting costs exceed the timber value, as seems likely.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-608aa934-0ac9-479c-9777-7078a18fdc0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd84eb9-3cd6-4953-b25c-a3e0fdabe044
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Nathan McWhinnie
Contact Email
n.mcwhinnie@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1439772700

Buyer Location

Locality
HELMSLEY
Postcode
YO62 5BP
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Helmsley & Sinnington
Westminster Constituency
Thirsk and Malton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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