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Habitat Restoration - Control of Rhododendron South England Forest District

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2018 at 13:43

Award Notice
Tender

28 Sep 2017 at 14:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Habitat Restoration - Control of Rhododendron South England Forest District" has been awarded by the Forestry Commission, based in Lyndhurst, England. This procurement falls under the forestry services category and includes a framework agreement for managing and controlling rhododendron in the New Forest. The contract, valued at £150,000, is part of a project aimed at improving the conditions of Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2017 and will conclude on 1st December 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period closing on 8th November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management and ecological restoration, particularly those experienced in herbicide application and the use of chainsaws and brushcutters. Service providers that are voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract due to the specific emphasis on ecological improvement. Additionally, companies with robust capabilities in forest management services will benefit from engaging in this project aimed at enhancing biodiversity within a protected area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habitat Restoration - Control of Rhododendron South England Forest District

Notice Description

FEE wishes to award a framework agreement for forest management work to manage and control rhododendron within the New Forest (South England Forest District). This work will be delivered under the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Scheme that seeks to improve the condition of each Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) unit within the New Forest SAC. The work will involve herbicide application and the use of chainsaws/brushcutters to manage the rhododendron in the New Forest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c135c38f-481e-406b-a057-ca8741ec891c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1538b036-2ce9-4cd3-a680-6fca3fdf855c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7NH
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Conservation Matters

Southern Counties Forestry Ltd

RP JOYCE FORESTRY & HABITAT MANAGEMENT LTD

Further Information

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