Tender

Wetland Restoration Framework - South Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has released a tender for the "Wetland Restoration Framework – South Forest District," inviting potential contractors to bid on a framework contract aimed at restoring wetland areas. The procurement is focused on the industry categories of excavating, earthmoving, demolition, site preparation, and clearance work, predominantly within the UKJ region. As of 4th December 2025, the process is in the tender stage, with submission deadlines for inquiries closing on 18th December 2025 and tender submissions due by midday on 9th January 2026. The contract will span four years from March 2026 and aims to cover full-scale restorations and ongoing maintenance of wetland sites, which may include designated areas in the New Forest.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in wetland restoration to expand their business within the UK, particularly if they possess necessary machinery and relevant site experience. Suppliers selected for the framework will benefit from both direct awards for small-scale work orders and the opportunity to participate in mini-competitions for larger projects exceeding £30,000. This open procurement method provides a platform for small-to-medium-sized enterprises to strengthen their portfolios by demonstrating quality workmanship and competitive pricing. Companies that specialise in earthworks, possess robust project management skills, and can adhere to quality assurance processes will find themselves in a favourable position to compete and capture growth from this substantial £2.4 million contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wetland Restoration Framework - South Forest District

Notice Description

A framework contract to deliver our programme of wetland restoration sites including full scale restorations from start to finish, repairs and maintenance for a period of 4 years from March 2026. Bidders will need to demonstrate their experience of wetland restoration preferably on sites in the New Forest that are SSSI, SAC, SPA and Ramsar designated or equivalent in other locations, bidders must also have their own machinery. For full details of our needs, please read the separate Scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079893-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 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
Alexis Lintott
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
TLJ South East (England)

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

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