Award

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

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has successfully completed an open procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Mechanical Engineering Services - Small plant, equipment, parts & lubricants framework." This procurement, initiated on 10 October 2025, and awarded on 9 December 2025, involves the supply of small plant and equipment suitable for commercial ground care and timber management across the United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at £400,000, fell under the industry category of goods and included a framework agreement setup with a single supplier, Husqvarna UK LTD. The procurement process concluded with a pending award on 9 December 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 2 January 2026 and conclude on 1 January 2030. The delivery locations are across the UK, with significant involvement and identified needs by Forestry Commission, a public authority in Bristol.

This framework agreement opens up substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers capable of providing both traditional fuel and rechargeable electric models in the realm of small plant and equipment. Businesses adept in providing machinery relevant to commercial ground care and timber management are well positioned to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating high quality in delivery, product technical information, technical support, and social value alignment, in addition to competitive pricing. This agreement is especially favourable for large enterprises as demonstrated by the successful bid from Husqvarna UK LTD, but also encourages SME participation in initial bidding stages, allowing for a dynamic competitive environment beneficial for businesses looking to establish or expand their market presence in related sectors.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081440-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment

16310000 - Mowers

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

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
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
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

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