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Mechanical Engineering Services - Small plant, equipment, parts & lubricants framework

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Dec 2025 at 12:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, is seeking suppliers for its Mechanical Engineering Services framework, encompassing small plant, equipment, parts, and lubricants. Located in Bristol, UK, the procurement involves traditional fuel-powered and electric equipment for commercial ground care and timber management. The tender process commenced on 10 October 2025 and was completed with the awarding phase concluded on 25 February 2026. The framework has been established as one Lot with a maximum of one supplier, opting for an open procurement method. Husqvarna UK LTD, based in Newton Aycliffe, UK, has been awarded the contract starting 23 January 2026, with a duration extending to 1 January 2029.

This framework provides businesses, particularly those in mechanical engineering and horticultural equipment industries, the opportunity to supply crucial machinery and parts to meet the Forestry Commission's needs. The open procedure encourages competition, particularly suitable for large-scale suppliers with capabilities in delivering diverse equipment types, including rechargeable electric models. The emphasis on quality criteria such as product delivery, technical support, and social value, coupled with price evaluation, opens doors for businesses aiming for growth in public sector supply chains. Suppliers with strong product lines in mowers, gardening equipment, and machine tool accessories are well-positioned to leverage this contract for further business expansion. The framework's direct award approach guarantees consistent demand and potential growth opportunities for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Engineering Services - Small plant, equipment, parts & lubricants framework

Notice Description

A framework agreement for the supply of small plant and equipment suitable for commercial ground care and timber management, along with any associated attachments and equipment which may be required. Models will include traditional fuel powered and rechargeable electric. For full details of our needs, please read the separate specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016950-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment

16310000 - Mowers

42675000 - Parts and accessories for hard material-working machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
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

Husqvarna UK LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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