Tender

Central Forest District Planting DPS

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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TenderUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 11:25

Tender

12 May 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, UK, has initiated a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for planting services in the Central Forest District. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 77310000 for planting and maintenance of green areas, focuses on the provision of forestry services across various locations in the United Kingdom. The tender process, managed through a selective procurement method using restricted procedures, began with a tender update on 10th September 2025, and includes multiple lots for specific areas, such as Sherwood, Northants, Cannock, National Forest, and Delamere, each with individual contract values and specifications. The tender period is scheduled to end on 14th May 2030, offering a substantial window for eligible parties to submit their bids underwritten methods.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in forestry and environmental services. Companies with expertise in planting and maintaining green areas can benefit by participating in this DPS, especially those equipped to handle long-term projects given the extensive contract periods. Opportunities exist over several lots including regions such as Sherwood, Cannock, and the National Forest. Businesses focused on sustainable practices and with the capability to deliver high-quality forestry services are ideally positioned to leverage this procurement to expand their operations and forge long-term partnerships with one of the largest public bodies responsible for forest management in the UK.

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Notice Title

Central Forest District Planting DPS

Notice Description

Provisions of services for planting in Central Forest District

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sherwood North- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 1 - Sherwood North- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/23D8FHA7JD

Lot 2 - Sherwood South- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 2 - Sherwood South- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 3 - Sherwood East- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 3 - Sherwood East- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 4 - Sherwood West- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 4 - Sherwood West- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 5 - Northants - Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 5 - Northants - Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 6 - Cannock - Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 6 - Cannock - Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 7 - National Forest- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting.

Lot 7 - National Forest- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting.

Lot 8 - Delamere- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Lot 8 - Delamere- Clearfell/Stripfell Restock and Beat Up Clearfell Sites-New Planting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055360-2025
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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 COMMISSION
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY ENGLAND

Contact Name
Helen Tew
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk, helen.tew@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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