Tender

Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework - Thetford Forest

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 11:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is overseeing a procurement process titled "Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework - Thetford Forest" focused on the transportation of forestry vehicles. This open competition under the services category allows for hiring goods-transport vehicles with drivers, primarily operating within Thetford Forest, with possible extensions further afield in the UK region coded as UKH1. The procurement is in the tender stage, reflecting active engagement from the contracting authority. Key dates include the enquiry period end on 30th September 2025, and the deadline for tender submissions on 7th October 2025. With a framework agreement allowing up to two participants, this procurement is positioned as a below-threshold opportunity with an estimated contract value of £90,000 gross, translating to £75,000 in net terms.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services requiring heavy-duty machinery. It is especially suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its framework agreement structure favouring direct awards within a defined methodology, encouraging quick and efficient service provision. Companies adept in logistics solutions capable of handling vehicles up to 65-tonne payloads will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Furthermore, it offers a potential four-year contract period, ending in October 2029, supporting stability and long-term planning for successful bidders. The award criteria balance quality and pricing, ensuring a fair competition environment while maintaining high standards in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework - Thetford Forest

Notice Description

This Framework agreement covers the transportation of in-house fleet forestry vehicles around Thetford Forest and occasionally further afield. This requires machinery of the correct specification to load and transport such heavy machinery. This includes full rear steer low loaders up to 65 tonne pay load and semi low-loaders up 45 tonne pay load which are required at short notice to transport Forestry England forest harvesting machinery to site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057305-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Claire Hodges
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

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
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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