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Award

10 Nov 2021 at 11:45

Tender

24 Jun 2021 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, is currently engaged in an open procurement process for Ground Preparation Services, classified under forestry services. The tender invites contractors to provide essential services such as site draining, fire breaks, and silt trap maintenance across various sites in Northern Ireland, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The tender was initiated on June 24, 2021, and is in the active stage, with the bid submission deadline set for July 28, 2021. The contract will be divided into eight lots, allowing a maximum of 8 contractors to be appointed per lot to ensure a diverse range of expertise and capacity.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and land management, particularly those with capabilities in site preparation and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those with a proven track record in environmental services and contract management as the Forest Service has stringent performance monitoring measures in place. Competitive bidding should focus on pricing, as this is a primary criterion for selection in the procurement process, making it a fertile ground for businesses keen on expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DAERA - Forest Service - Ground Preparation Services

Notice Description

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

Lot Information

Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps Down and Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps L/Derry and Antrim

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps West Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps East Fermanagh and Tyrone

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Mulching Down and Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Mulching L/Derry and Antrim

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Mulching West Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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

Mulching East Fermanagh and Tyrone

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

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-02bfe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028130-2021
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

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


CPV Codes

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

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£732,800 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Dependent 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
Additional Buyers

CPD - Supplies and Services Division

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

CDC

CW FORESTRY CONTRACTS LTD

DERRYCHIER CONTRACTS LTD

DOHERTY BROS. LIMITED

ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING LTD

EUGENE FLANAGAN

J K CONTRACTS LIMITED

LESLIE MCGUCKIN

M A MC MANUS

P Duffy Contracts

P MCCLOY CONTRACTS

R D A LOWRY

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