Tender

Christmas Tree Sales Concessions

FORESTRY ENGLAND (ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 11:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is actively tendering for Christmas Tree Sales Concessions across multiple forest centres, including Cannock Chase, Salcey Forest, Alice Holt, New Park, and Haldon Forest. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites third-party operators to manage seasonal sales agreements in these established sites known for visitor appeal. The focus is on retail trade services with an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive environment. Interested parties have until 1st May 2026 to submit their bids, with initial enquiries closing on 13th April 2026. The contract spans a period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the possibility of extension up to 2031, under the legal framework set by 2023/54 UKPGA.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand within the retail trade sector by partnering with Forestry England. Successful bidders would benefit from accessing established sites, each with a loyal customer base and demonstrated sales potential. Participation allows businesses to leverage Forestry England's vast outreach and sustainable practices, including adherence to FSC/PEFC standards. The open competition nature of the tender means companies of various sizes can secure lots that match their operational capacity. This collaboration promises not only financial growth but also reinforces commitment to environmentally friendly and legally compliant operations. If interested, businesses are encouraged to review the tender specifications and criteria available in the Invitation to Tender documents to maximise their bidding prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Tree Sales Concessions

Notice Description

Forestry England are looking to award Seasonal Sales agreements for Christmas Tree Sales at Cannock Chase Forest Centre, Salcey Forest Centre, Alice Holt Forest Centre, New Park (New Forest) and Haldon Forest Centre

Lot Information

Cannock Chase Forest Centre

Forestry England are seeking a third-party to operate a Christmas Tree Sales concession at Cannock Chase Forest Centre. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification document.

Renewal: Forestry England retain the option to extend the contract for a further 3 years, split into a 2 year and 1 year extension.

Salcey Forest Centre

Forestry England are seeking a third-party to operate a Christmas Tree Sales concession at Salcey Forest Centre. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification document.

Renewal: Forestry England retain the option to extend the contract for a further 3 years, split into a 2 year and 1 year extension.

Alice Holt Forest Centre

Forestry England are seeking a third-party to operate a Christmas Tree Sales concession at Alice Holt Forest Centre. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification document.

Renewal: Forestry England retain the option to extend the contract for a further 3 years, split into a 2 year and 1 year extension.

New Park (New Forest)

Forestry England are seeking a third-party to operate a Christmas Tree Sales concession at New Park (New Forest). Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification document.

Renewal: Forestry England retain the option to extend the contract for a further 3 years, split into a 2 year and 1 year extension.

Haldon Forest Centre

Forestry England are seeking a third-party to operate a Christmas Tree Sales concession at Haldon Forest Centre Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification document.

Renewal: Forestry England retain the option to extend the contract for a further 3 years, split into a 2 year and 1 year extension.

Planning Information

Forestry England are looking to engage and have discussions with prospective bidders about the current structure of the Seasonal Sales Agreements for the Christmas Tree Sales sites. Discussions will help inform the final tender documentation to be published in February/March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029894-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,534,365 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,534,365 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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 ENGLAND (ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY COMMISSION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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