Tender

Framework for pre-planting treatment of saplings

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking suppliers for its active tender titled "Framework for pre-planting treatment of saplings." This opportunity is classified under forestry services and involves the use of a closed conveyor system at Falstone, located in the North England Forest District. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed. Interested parties must submit their enquiries by 6th January 2026, with the tender period ending on 23rd January 2026. The contract, valued at £204,000 gross (£170,000 net), will commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude by the end of 2030. 65% of the award criteria prioritises pricing, whilst quality measures include resource capacity and capability.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those adept in handling sapling treatments through conveyor systems. Small and medium enterprises are suitable to compete for this single-supplier framework, enabling a focused supply chain strategy. With a four-year contract period, businesses can secure long-term collaborations with the Forestry Commission, facilitating stability in operations and potential expansion. The keen focus on price and quality criteria provides competitive advantage opportunities for businesses capable of delivering cost-effective yet high-quality services.

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Notice Title

Framework for pre-planting treatment of saplings

Notice Description

We will be awarding a framework for the pre planting treatment of saplings, using a closed conveyor system based at our Falstone site in the North England Forest District.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082644-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

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