Planning

Yorkshire Forest District - Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework Agreement

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Yorkshire Forest District - Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework Agreement." This tender is focused on services incidental to forestry and covers the Yorkshire Forest District in the United Kingdom (region UKE). The preliminary market engagement is scheduled to identify prospective bidders by 28 February 2026, with further details anticipated on 2 March 2026. The contract seeks suitably qualified contractors to undertake scarifying and mechanised forest maintenance activities, with an intended contract period starting from 25 May 2026 and concluding on 23 May 2030.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, particularly those specialising in mechanised forest maintenance and scarifying. The framework agreement allows businesses to engage in significant projects with a contract value estimated at GBP 405,000 over four years. Contracts will be awarded for Lot 1 to a single supplier and for Lot 2 to up to two suppliers, encouraging SMEs and VCSEs to participate. The requirement for compliance with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard and safety guidelines indicates that businesses with strong health and safety protocols and environmental credentials are well-suited to compete, offering a chance to grow through sustained engagement with the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Yorkshire Forest District - Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Forestry England are planning to carry out a procurement exercise to tender for these works going forward as 2 separate Lots :- Lot 1 - Ground preparation by scarifying - estimated 30-55 ha/yr to be carried out in the autumn across the entire geographic area of Yorkshire FD. Lot 2 - Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing, use of excavator, use of forwarder, and other forest machinery as required plus provision of chainsaw operators). To be carried out across Yorkshire FD. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 4 years as a single supplier framework for Lot 1 and a maximum of 2 supplier for Lot 2, with Annual Performance Reviews and a mid-point review point to discuss pricing (i.e. 2+2yr contract) Open Book Pricing would need to be form part of the tender submission to provide benchmark pricing information (cost of fuel etc). The total value of these contracts over the entire period, will be in the region of PS405k. Lot 1 Scarifying estimated at PS650/ha for 40ha/yr = PS26k/yr x 4 years = PS105k) Lot 1 Mechanised Forest maintenance estimated at PS75k/yr x 4 years = PS300k) General requirements Yorkshire Forest District requires suitably qualified contractors who can demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing and other associated works) and Scarifying. All contractors must be highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation. To express an interest in this opportunity, please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk marking your email for the attention of Sam Harris.

Planning Information

The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to identify prospective bidders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079971-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 23 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sam Harris
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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