Tender

Ash and Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal - West District

FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)

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TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2025 at 14:00

Tender

18 Apr 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, through Forestry England, is inviting tenders for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) focused on "Ash and Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal - West District," under the procurement category of tree-cutting services. The services involve the felling and extraction of diseased and dangerous trees posing public risks along highways and infrastructure in the West Midlands and South West England. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender update stage as of 11th September 2025. The overall contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, with submissions due by 21st May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanised tree-cutting services. It is particularly suited for operators that can provide advanced equipment such as grapple saws and harvesters, alongside manual chainsaw services when necessary. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as the open procedure maximises competitive involvement. The contract promises a stable, long-term engagement, as the contract period spans approximately eight years (2880 days), providing a substantial opportunity for business growth and sector visibility in essential environmental services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ash and Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal - West District

Notice Description

This DPS is for Ash & Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal across the Forestry England West District. The work under this DPS will comprise the felling and extraction of diseased and dangerous trees that are considered a risk to the public along highways, adjacent to infrastructure including facilities, trails and public rights of way, or on forest boundaries. The sites are a larger scale than individual trees. The majority of work will be completed using a mechanised method such as a grapple saw or harvester and forwarder/tractor and timber trailer for extraction. On some occasions the assistance of motor manual chainsaws maybe required to process the trees. The use of a tractor and winch maybe required for operational purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The work under this DPS will comprise the felling and extraction of diseased and dangerous trees that are considered a risk to the public along highways, adjacent to infrastructure including facilities, trails and public rights of way, or on forest boundaries. The sites are a larger scale than individual trees. The majority of work will be completed using a mechanised method such as a grapple saw or harvester and forwarder/tractor and timber trailer for extraction. On some occasions the assistance of motor manual chainsaws maybe required to process the trees. The use of a tractor and winch maybe required for operational purposes. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8PFDX97AW7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045337
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055864-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
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

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)
Contact Name
Claire Hodges
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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