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ID 6292545 - DAERA - Forest Service - Composite Forestry Operations Framework

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 16:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 10:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service, concluded with the Composite Forestry Operations Framework. This endeavour, spanning various forest sites across Northern Ireland, was finalised on 21 May 2026. Key lots were active as early as 24 April 2026, and the framework agreement allows further opportunity until 2030, with an optional two-year extension. The process adhered to an open procurement method, typified by its comprehensive scope across environmental and agricultural services, including chemical applications and site maintenance, impacting regions such as Down/Armagh, Tyrone/Fermanagh, and Antrim/Derry.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the agricultural and forestry sectors. SMEs, in particular, can leverage the framework's call-off structure, designed for ranking suppliers based on the Most Advantageous Tender criteria. This structure favours businesses with the ability to adapt to operational constraints and short-notice service requirements. Companies with expertise in forestry management, forestry services, pest control, and eco-friendly weed management will find this framework an ideal match. The open procedure provides a level playing field, encouraging both established and smaller enterprises to engage and expand their footprint in the public sector environmental services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6292545 - DAERA - Forest Service - Composite Forestry Operations Framework

Notice Description

DAERA Forest Service established a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) will also use Lots 7-9. Other Departments or branches of DAERA for example College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) reserve the right to join during the period of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 2 - Chemical Application - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 3 - Chemical Application - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 4 - Survey and Plot Data Collection - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 5 - Survey and Plot Data Collection - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 6 - Survey and Plot Data Collection - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 7 - Fencing - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 8 - Fencing - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 9 - Fencing - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 10 - Hand Weeding - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 11 - Hand Weeding - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 12 - Hand Weeding - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046901-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45342000 - Erection of fencing

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77231000 - Forestry management services

77231200 - Forest pest control services

77231300 - Forest administration services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service
Additional Buyers

DAERA - Forest Service

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 4EJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Castlecoole
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Colin Farrell Tree Services

ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING LTD

FOREST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

GORTACLARE CONTRACTS LTD

Gardiner Farm and Forest Services

IL Contracts

L & M Fencing Contracts

MJ HIGGINS CONTRACTING LTD

P McCloy Contracts

SCOTTISH WOODLANDS LIMITED

SEASONAL OUTDOOR SERVICES LIMITED

Valley Forestry Services LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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