Award

Direct Production Harvesting - Kielder South

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 09:41

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 11:12

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Direct Production Harvesting – Kielder South" is being conducted by the Forestry Commission, a public authority under the sub-central government category, located at Bristol Business Park in the UK. The process is in the award stage, with a contract already signed on 15th January 2026, and it has been awarded to TPH LTD, an SME located in Northumberland, UK. The contract value is £2,700,000 (excluding VAT), with a procurement period from 1st April 2026 to 30th March 2030. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, under the legal basis 2023/54 of the UK legislation, and is primarily focused on logging services, requiring adherence to multiple safety and environmental standards. The services are to be delivered primarily in the region denoted as UKC2.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with experience in direct production harvesting. The work involves using purpose-built forestry machines and implementing operations in public and environmentally sensitive areas, which suggests a demand for skills in both machine operation and environmental management. Companies experienced in providing services that comply with industry safety and environmental standards would be well-suited to seek potential collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with TPH LTD. Additionally, with a long contract period until 2030, this contract offers a stable business opportunity with the potential for sustained revenue growth.

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Notice Title

Direct Production Harvesting - Kielder South

Notice Description

The Supplier demonstrates professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting. The Supplier is highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides, The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation. The Commission expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular requirement for some motor-manual working and occasional winch extraction to support this work. The Commission may at our sole discretion consider alternative systems that are demonstrated to be fully compliant with this specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a77a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77210000 - Logging services

77211100 - Timber harvesting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 3-4 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
Claire Hodges
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
0300 067 4000

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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