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North England Forest District Ground Preparation Operations

Forestry England

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:32

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06 Mar 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is currently overseeing a procurement process known as the "North England Forest District Ground Preparation Operations." This procurement falls under the category of forestry services, with a total estimated value of £10,000,000 GBP. The process involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate ground preparation services for restocking operations across various forest locations in North England, including Kershope, Spadeadam, Kielder, Rothbury, Hamsterley, and others. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure with the tender stage active, and interested suppliers may submit their proposals electronically by the deadline of 8th April 2024. Interested parties should prepare to engage in this tender through the Delta eSourcing platform and can refer to the platform for additional details and document submissions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), capable of providing specialized forestry services. It offers the chance to be involved in long-term contracts related to essential forest management activities and restoration projects. Businesses skilled in forestry operations, landscape management, or environmental land services are particularly well-suited to compete, offering them the potential to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence within the UK's public sector. By participating in this DPS, companies can secure a spot in various lots with opportunities even extending to contingency operations, offering flexibility and a diverse range of project engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North England Forest District Ground Preparation Operations

Notice Description

Forestry England have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of ground preparation services to facilitate restocking operations across the North England Forest District. See the DPS documents for full details.

Lot Information

Kershope / Spadeadam

Provision of ground preparation operations in Kershope / Spadeadam. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JGR333NEX7

Kielder North, Kielder West, Kielder East & Kielder South Beats

Provision of ground preparation operations in Kielder North, Kielder West, Kielder East & Kielder South Beats

Rothbury Beat

Provision of ground preparation operations in Rothbury Beat

Hamsterley Beat

Provision of ground preparation operations in the Hamsterley Beat

Bowland Forest, Grizedale Forest, Ennerdale/Thorntwaite & Cumberland Beats

Provision of ground preparation operations in Bowland Forest, Grizedale Forest, Ennerdale/Thorntwaite & Cumberland Beats

Border Mire Restoration Works (District Wide)

Provision of border mire restoration works across the North England Forest District.

Contingency (District Wide)

Lot 7 is a contingency Lot; unless requested otherwise, all suppliers that are accepted onto the DPS will be added to the Contingency Lot. Where there is work that is particularly time-sensitive or outside of the geographical boundaries of Lots 1 - 6, it will be offered under the Contingency Lot to all suppliers via mini-competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055428-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2034

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry England
Additional Buyers

Forestry England (for and on behalf of the 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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