Tender

Framework for Hardwood and Large Conifers felling

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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30 Nov 2018 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking tenders for its project titled "Framework for Hardwood and Large Conifers felling" in the South England Forest District. This procurement, which falls under the forestry services category, aims to facilitate the felling of up to 1,000m³ of Oak timber per year for auction and an additional 600m³ of Douglas Fir, as well as associated firewood and chipwood. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method being employed. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 28th February 2019, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 29th April 2019, lasting until 28th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry and timber sectors, particularly those specialising in tree felling, logistics, and associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract's design includes provisions suitable for them. Firms capable of handling the logistics of transporting and preparing timber, as well as those with expertise in sustainable forestry practices, would be particularly well positioned to take advantage of this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Hardwood and Large Conifers felling

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for felling timber in South England Forest District. This includes Oak timber for the annual hardwood auction (up to 1000m3 per year) as well as firewood from the breakdown of Oak crowns. This also includes felling up to 600m3 per year large pole length Douglas Fir, as well as the associated chipwood. The Oak and Douglas Fir are to be brought to roadside as pole lengths for customers to pick up, with the firewood and chip to be cut at specified lengths and stacked at roadside. The South District will be geographically split into three separate lots for this tender: 1. Western blocks of New Forest, Dorset and Solent Mainland. 2. Eastern blocks of Micheldever, Chiddingfold and South Downs. 3. Isle of Wight blocks. Please express your interest in this tender to Jonathan Blanco-Diaz at the Lyndhurst office by email or in writing by the 28th February 2019 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. Additional information: Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by the 28th February 2019. To express an interest please email: jonathan.blanco.diaz@forestryengland.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0fe1a49-855b-410d-882b-5d7d99549f90
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 (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

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2022 3-4 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
Contact Name
Jonathan Blanco-Diaz
Contact Email
jonathan.blanco.diaz@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7NH
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Further Information

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