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Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for the "Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework", focusing on transport services for forestry machinery around Thetford Forest. This contract, identified with the tender ID FCCN004065, is part of the services industry category and falls under a framework agreement awarded to Carter Haulage and Storage (Norfolk) Limited. The procurement process, tagged as complete, started with a contract notice on 21st November 2025. The framework agreement will run from 10th November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with a contract value of £90,000 (gross value), signed on the start date of the contract. The process is classified as "Below threshold - unknown" with no reopening of competition, awarded directly based on prior submissions concerning quality and price.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in handling specialised forestry machinery. Being a single-supplier framework that has been directly awarded, businesses with competitive and high-quality offerings in transport could leverage such experiences to form strategic collaborations or prepare for future opportunities with similar requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who are adept in providing efficient transport solutions within the region of Thetford Forest in the UK stand well-placed to deliver value, drawing from the expertise showcased by Carter Haulage and Storage (Norfolk) Limited, the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework

Notice Description

Framework for Low loader Transport of Forestry Machinery around Thetford Forest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e681
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076124-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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
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

CARTER HAULAGE AND STORAGE (NORFOLK

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