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Yorkshire DP Harvesting

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Apr 2025 at 09:26

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14 Mar 2025 at 13:42

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government authority based in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the "Yorkshire DP Harvesting" service. The tender was issued as a direct award with the award finalised on 22nd April 2025. This procurement activity is centred around forestry services, specifically targeting the Yorkshire region, and involves deploying purpose-built forestry machines. The service operates under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement was initiated on 1st April 2025 and is expected to continue until 31st March 2030, with an awarded contract value of £2,800,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in forestry management and operations. Dukes and Sons Forestry Limited, an SME based in Malton, has been engaged as the service provider, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to compete in such direct award scenarios. The contract's requirement for regular motor-manual capability and winch extraction highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced forestry machinery and techniques. Companies in the forestry sector seeking to expand into public sector contracts can view this as a pathway to establish or enhance their service credentials under substantial long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Yorkshire DP Harvesting

Notice Description

We require a Supplier that demonstrates professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting in Yorkshire. The Commission expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular element of motor-manual capability required and regular winch extraction to support this work.

Procurement Information

This was originally part of a competitive tendering procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 where no suitable tenders were received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016146-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUKES AND SONS FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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