Planning

Tree Safety Framework - South England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 13:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, is planning to issue a tender for a Tree Safety Framework in the South England Forest District. The procurement process, which is currently in the planning stage, aims to engage the market to refine specifications for services involving the safe removal and management of dangerous trees, including handling ash dieback. Interested parties have until 15 September 2025 to register their interest and provide feedback on the planned requirements. This framework agreement, valued at £3,000,000, is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2030, with the main procurement category being services within the forestry industry.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry and environmental management services, particularly those specialising in safety inspections, emergency tree works, and disease management. Companies that are adept in handling complex environmental challenges and possess a strong service delivery track record will find this project particularly beneficial. The framework's emphasis on emergency operations and health management highlights the need for skilled businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate and potentially expand their market reach within the public sector. The framework’s scope, covering locations in the South of England, offers a substantial growth opportunity for regional companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Safety Framework - South England Forest District

Notice Description

Forestry England have an upcoming tender requirement for tree safety services in the South England Forest District. The framework will cover the safe removal of dangerous trees from roadside, property boundaries and public areas, including the provision of emergency tree safety works, inspections, and specialist ash dieback / tree health management services. This framework may also include the safe removal of dangerous trees from railway lines.

Planning Information

Forestry England are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the specification of requirements and future tender documentation accurately reflects the offerings of the market. We invite companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043918-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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