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Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework

Forestry Commission

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06 Feb 2025 at 10:05

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Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a framework agreement for Oak Processionary Moth Control Services, focusing on chemical spraying and manual nest removal across various regions in the UK, including South East and South West England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, Wales, and Scotland. This procurement process, now at the award stage with contracts signed on 23 December 2024, involves a significant number of suppliers and is structured into 18 lots based on geographical areas and types of services. The primary goal is to manage the invasive Oak Processionary Moth, ensuring rapid response to new outbreaks. This contract, valued at approximately £400,000,000, was undertaken through an open procedure and is expected to run until 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in chemical application and pest control. Companies equipped with the necessary certifications and training for commercial chemical application will find this contract particularly suitable. The distribution of lots across different regions ensures that businesses locally and across various parts of the UK can compete, potentially expanding their market reach. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, providing significant growth potential for those able to meet the high standards and stringent requirements set by the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission has awarded a framework agreement for Oak Processionary Moth Control Services. We have awarded a framework agreement primarily for chemical spraying and manual nest removal services to control the invasive Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The framework agreement includes emergency response to new outbreaks of tree pests. These require competent and appropriately trained and certified operators for commercial chemical application and supply of all necessary equipment. The framework agreement has 18 Lots organised by geographical area and category of work. A maximum of 5 suppliers have been awarded to each Lot.

Lot Information

South East Forest Services Area - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South East England

South East Forest Services Area - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South East England

South West Forest Services Area - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South West England

South West Forest Services Area - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South West England

East and East Midlands Forest Services Area - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in East of England and East Midlands

East and East Midlands Forest Services Area - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in East of England and East Midlands

North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Midlands and North West England

North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Midlands and North West England

North East Forest Services Area - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in North East England

North East Forest Services Area - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in North East England

Wales - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Wales

Wales - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Wales

Central Scotland - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Central Scotland

Central Scotland - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Central Scotland

West of Scotland - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Scotland

West of Scotland - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Scotland

Highland and Grampian - Chemical Application

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Highland and Grampian

Highland and Grampian - Nest Removal

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Highland and Grampian

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003907-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, 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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Advanced Tree Services

Euroforest ltd

The F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co Ltd

Further Information

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