Tender

Beat Mowing - Northamptonshire South

FORESTRY ENGLAND, THE OPERATIVE COMPONENT OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, the operative component of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a tender process titled "Beat Mowing - Northamptonshire South," focusing on grassing services under the industry category 77314100. The project involves awarding two contracts for Ride, Glade, and Forest Roadside Mowing across various sites in Northamptonshire, including Yardley Chase and South Northamptonshire. The tender is currently in the active stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 16th April 2025 and the submission deadline on 28th April 2025. The procurement method is an open competition with a contract start date planned for 14th May 2025 and an end date of 13th May 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grassing and landscaping services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, multi-site projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in quality grassing services and adaptability to diverse site conditions will find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The procurement criteria place substantial emphasis on both price and quality, with a preference for bids that balance cost-effectiveness with high service standards. Participating in this tender can lead to long-term contracts and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Beat Mowing - Northamptonshire South

Notice Description

We will be awarding two contracts for Ride, Glade and Forest Roadside Mowing across various sites across Northamptonshire. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Grassing-services./Y4562B7884 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y4562B7884

Lot Information

Yardley Chase

We will be awarding a contracts for Ride, Glade and Forest Roadside Mowing across various sites for the Yardley Chase area.

South Northants

We will be awarding a contracts for Ride, Glade and Forest Roadside Mowing across various sites in the South Northamptonshire area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012527-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 13 May 2030 Over 5 years
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 ENGLAND, THE OPERATIVE COMPONENT OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Richard March
Contact Email
richard.march@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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

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

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