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Award

01 Sep 2021 at 16:45

Tender

06 May 2021 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, is inviting tenders for the "DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations" contract, classified under forestry services. This procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, which will conclude on 7th June 2021. This contract involves various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland, divided into 18 Lots aimed at appointing up to six contractors per lot. The contract has a total value of £1,510,000 and includes options for extension for up to two years after its initial duration of 720 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in forestry and environmental services, including contractors specialising in pest control, weed clearance, and boundary maintenance. Moreover, businesses should consider submitting bids since each lot allows for a maximum of six contractors, fostering a competitive environment. Suitable companies might include those focused on forestry management, ecological consultancy, and land management, providing them a chance to establish or expand their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations

Notice Description

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years.

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 2 - Measurement Plots - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 2 - Measurement Plots - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 2 - Measurement Plots - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 3 - Brashing of Inspection Racks - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 3 - Brashing of Inspection Racks - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 3 - Brashing of Inspection Racks - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 4 - Boundary Maintenance - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 4 - Boundary Maintenance - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 4 - Boundary Maintenance - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 5 - Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 5 - Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 5 - Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 6 - Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 6 - Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 6 - Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02adb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021672-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45342000 - Erection of fencing

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

77200000 - Forestry services

77231200 - Forest pest control services

77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,510,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,480,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Dependant on whether extension periods are offered.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 4EJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Castlecoole
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

COLIN FARRELL TREE SERVICES

CR TREE SERVICES LTD

DIVERSEFORESTRY LTD

ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING LTD

GARDINER FARM AND FOREST SERVICES

GLEN FORESTRY SERVICES LIMITED

MCGRATH CONTRACTS LTD

MJ HIGGINS CONTRACTING LTD

RJ WOODLAND SERVICES LTD

Scottish Woodlands Ltd

VALLEY FORESTRY

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