Tender

Direct Production Harvesting

FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)

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28 Nov 2024 at 15:40

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01 Nov 2024 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has issued a tender notice titled "Direct Production Harvesting" in the category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The tender is active and utilises an open procurement method. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom and seeks services primarily involving the use of purpose-built forestry machines within a short-wood system, along with regular motor-manual capabilities and winch extraction. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment phase, with updated receipt deadlines for tenders set for 9 January 2025 at 12:00. The total contract value is estimated at £21,000,000, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the requisite professionalism, experience, and a strong work profile in Direct Production Harvesting. Companies specialising in forestry services with capabilities in both machinery and manual operations are well-suited to compete for this tender. Winning this contract could substantially boost business growth by providing long-term stability and a substantial revenue stream over five years. Interested firms should prepare to demonstrate how they meet the specified criteria outlined by Forestry England for this extensive and important project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Production Harvesting

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 09/01/2025 Time: 12:00 Instead of: 10 December 2024 Time: 12:00 Read New: 09 January 2025 Time: 12:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. We require Suppliers that demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting. The Commission expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular element of motor-manual capability required and regular winch extraction to support this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6160792f-b354-41b9-b9d3-ed191a67f181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1215ead3-9f64-4f16-9bc1-4c12d8b028cd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claire.hodges@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674000

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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