Award

Groundworks, vegetation management, plus

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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16 Jun 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Forestry Commission in Bristol, United Kingdom, has reached the awarding stage with the contract title "Groundworks, vegetation management, plus." This initiative focuses on services within the forestry sector, specifically at Delamere nursery. The procurement falls under a sub-central government public authority and involves below-threshold procedures. The contract was officially signed on 10 April 2025, with contract activities commencing from 21 April 2025 and projected to conclude by 20 April 2027. The main procurement category is services, with critical works including groundworks and vegetation management, vital to sustaining required environmental standards.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly in the forestry services sector, to enhance their portfolio by working on government projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as JOHN HARDING AND SON LIMITED, who have already secured the contract, stand to gain through such initiatives due to their capability to deliver specialised services efficiently. Companies interested in environmental management and construction within forestry can leverage this opportunity for future introductions and expansions in government service contracts.

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Notice Title

Groundworks, vegetation management, plus

Notice Description

Delamere nursery ground and vegetation works including construction,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032541-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2027 1-2 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

JOHN HARDING AND SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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