Tender

East Forest District Ground Preparation Works

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:11

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08 Jun 2021 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "East Forest District Ground Preparation Works" is spearheaded by Forestry England, a reputable organisation based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on forestry services (CPV Code: 77200000) with a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) structure. It encompasses 10 lots, reflecting various ground preparation tasks in the East England Forest District. The procurement is currently at the tender update stage, as of 30th September 2025. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure, allowing for electronic submissions of tenders via a specified online portal. The DPS began on 8th June 2021 and will run until 8th June 2029, with a lot-by-lot contract period extending over eight years from the start date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, especially those adept in managing dynamic purchasing systems and offering diverse ground preparation solutions. It is particularly well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs), as mentioned by the contracting authority, opening the field to a wide range of suppliers. With an estimated value of £1,680,000 and various distinct lots, businesses providing services like mulching, scarification, and forest management stand to benefit significantly. Engaging in this contract offers a gateway for businesses to enhance their portfolio, increase visibility in the public sector, and establish sustained partnerships with Forestry England and other stakeholders within the UK forestry service industry.

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Notice Title

East Forest District Ground Preparation Works

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Ground Preparation Works in East England Forest District. The DPS will be inclusive of 10 Lots covering a variety of different work types.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Restock mulching on clearfell sites

Lot 1 - Restock mulching on clearfell sites

Lot 2 - Rack mulching on clearfell sites

Lot 2 - Rack mulching on clearfell sites

Lot 3 - Rack mulching on underplant sites

Lot 3 - Rack mulching on underplant sites

Lot 4 - Scarification on establishment sites

Lot 4 - Scarification on establishment sites

Lot 5 - Spot scarification on establishment sites

Lot 5 - Spot scarification on establishment sites

Lot 6 - Brash raking on establishment sites

Lot 6 - Brash raking on establishment sites

Lot 7 - Mini mulching on underplant sites

Lot 7 - Mini mulching on underplant sites

Lot 8 - Rhododendron mulching

Lot 8 - Rhododendron mulching

Lot 9 - Forest cultivation (Mainly ploughing)

Lot 9 - Forest cultivation (Mainly ploughing)

Lot 10- Forest management excavator work

Lot 10- Forest management excavator work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060841-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2021 - 8 Jun 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement England
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk, procurement.england@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 300067400

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
Not specified

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

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