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NEFD District Civils Support

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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30 Jun 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "NEFD District Civils Support." This contract falls under the services category, specifically for the supply of personnel, including temporary staff, to manage DEFRA access for projects in the North England Forest District. The tender was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and utilised a procurement method below the threshold with details unspecified. The key dates include the contract period from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2026, with the contract having been signed on 7 April 2025. The awarded supplier is WATERMAN ASPEN LIMITED, a large-scale company located in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the civil engineering and staffing services sectors, particularly those experienced in managing government projects and temporary staffing solutions. Since it involves supplying temporary civil engineering expertise, businesses that specialise in such services can leverage this as an opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and enhance their reputation in the public procurement market. Companies with a base or operational capability in the Northern regions of England would be well-suited to deliver the required services efficiently, thereby supporting business growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NEFD District Civils Support

Notice Description

Supply immediate temporary civil engineering expertise to manage timebound DEFRA access for all funded projects in North England Forest District.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036093-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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

WATERMAN ASPEN

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