Tender

GB-Bristol: Deer Ride Mowing Sherwood South & North Beats Central England

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

07 Apr 2020 at 09:50

Tender

04 Mar 2020 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking bids for a project titled "GB-Bristol: Deer Ride Mowing Sherwood South & North Beats Central England", which falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services. The tendering process enters the final stage, with submissions due by 8 April 2020. The contract, worth between £25,000 and £50,000, is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and will last until 1 May 2024. The work will take place in various locations across the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and vegetation management services. Competitors with experience in environmental management, particularly those operating low ground pressure equipment, will find this project suited to their capabilities. With increasing demand for sustainable land management practices, bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and grow their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Deer Ride Mowing Sherwood South & North Beats Central England

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 April 2020 for the following reason: Due to the current COVID-19 situation we request bidders to extend their validity period, so that Tenders will be open and valid for 180 days from the closing date of Tender submission. In addition, the expected start date of Contract Award may be delayed.(We will be awarding a contract for Deer ride mowing at a number of locations as indicated on the maps available, within the Sherwood North and South Beats of Central England Forest District.Vegetation management of rides to be used for deer control, by suitable low ground pressure equipment, will be carried out in the woodlands listed within the ITT. The prescription is to cut the full width of all grass rides and glades (from ditch edge/crop trees to ditch edge/crop trees) and the full width of the road verges (from road edge to ditch edge). Large woody vegetation may restrict access in places. The vegetation should be cut as evenly as practically possible, down to a height of between 5 and 10 cm.) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2562046-251b-47cb-ab61-8752c89936c0
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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 1 May 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Matt Dobie
Contact Email
matthew.dobie@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
07789654203

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

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