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Wetland Restoration Framework - South District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:59

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is leading the procurement process for a Wetland Restoration Framework within the South District, scheduled to run from March 2026 to February 2030. The focus of this tender is on works that involve full-scale restoration, maintenance, and repairs of wetland sites, notably in areas with special environmental designations such as SSSI, SAC, SPA, and Ramsar. This open competition, initiated on 20th March 2026, is structured as a framework agreement allowing direct awards for smaller contracts up to £30,000, and a mini-competition for larger work orders. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 18th December 2025, and the tender submission deadline set for 9th January 2026. This procurement belongs to the excavation and earthmoving industry category, located in South England, specifically regions with postal codes BS16 1EJ and surrounding areas.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological restoration and earthmoving procedures, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are already equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise in environmentally sensitive areas. Suppliers such as G.Farwell LTD, Practicality Brown Ltd, and Alaska Ecological Contracting LTD have already been identified and engaged in this contract, illustrating the competitive landscape for capable firms. The open competition approach ensures accessibility to firms that can demonstrate quality and precision in delivery, thereby providing a platform for growth in specialised restoration projects. The framework agreement's structure allows flexibility, opening pathways for additional contract awards through mini-competitions, which may be particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to participate in substantial projects related to environmental sustainability and wetland management.

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Notice Title

Wetland Restoration Framework - South 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£166,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALASKA ECOLOGICAL CONTRACTING

G.FARWELL

PRACTICALITY BROWN

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