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Plant Passporting Annual Inspections

Forestry England for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:47

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13 Aug 2021 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The latest update in the procurement process for Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, pertains to the "Plant Passporting Annual Inspections" under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement focuses on forestry services and is situated in the United Kingdom, with the main office located in Bristol. The process is currently in the tender update phase as of 10th September 2025, and it will remain active until 23rd February 2029. The DPS allows for flexible and periodic mini-competitions for the required services, typically conducted on an annual basis but open to adjustments as needed.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in forestry services and inspections. By participating in the DPS, businesses can secure work through mini-competitions, which provides ongoing opportunities to engage and establish a relationship with a major public sector client. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering quality service methodologies, efficient timelines, and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete in these tenders, as seen in previous contracts awarded to firms like Speedy Group Services Ltd, Woodroute Ltd, and CATG Ltd for similar service provisions across various UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant Passporting Annual Inspections

Notice Description

We will be establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the inspections of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits. This DPS will allow competent authorities (CAs) to hold mini-competitions for work as and when required. Typically, we will hold these competitions annually although we may choose to run competitions at any point. The DPS will be live until 23/02/2029.

Lot Information

North Scotland

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in North Scotland.

South Scotland

The Inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in South Scotland

North West England & North Wales

The Inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in North West England and North Wales

North East England

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in North East England

Humber

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in Humber

Central England

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in Central England

South Wales & Avonmouth

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in South Wales and Avonmouth

South West England

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in South West England

Solent

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in Solent

Thames

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in Thames area

Anglia

The inspection of plant passports and other associated inspections and audits in Anglia

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d47a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry England for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission
Additional Buyers

Forestry Commission

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CATG Ltd

Speedy Group Services Ltd

Woodroute Ltd

Further Information

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