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DAERA - Forest Service - GROUND PREPARATION ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 12:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Apr 2026 at 16:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service is overseeing a procurement initiative titled "Ground Preparation on Forest Service Lands" within the forestry industry category. This framework agreement is intended for projects across Northern Ireland, including Down/Armagh, Antrim/Derry, and Fermanagh/Tyrone counties which encompass twelve distinct lots for tasks such as ground preparation, mulching, and afforestation. The procurement process follows the open procedure and is in the award stage as of April 2026, with contracts having already been signed. The projects are set to begin on 21 April 2026, with completion scheduled by 21 April 2028, and the possibility to extend for up to two additional years, ensuring comprehensive preparation across various sites.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry and landscaping services, including SMEs, to engage in sustainable land management projects. Suppliers involved will benefit from consistent work packages allocated based on operational needs within each lot, facilitating consistent business growth. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, so businesses with a strong focus on managing health and safety, sustainability, and quality contract management will be well-positioned to compete. The allocation will predominantly favour businesses with the capacity for rapid mobilisation and efficient resource handling, thereby creating ample opportunities for expansion within the designated regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - Forest Service - GROUND PREPARATION ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS

Notice Description

DAERA Forest Service established a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The services required are divided into 3 work areas as follows: * Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites * Mulching * Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites. Within each, there are 4 county groupings: (a) Down / Armagh; (b)Antrim / Derry; (c) East Fermanagh / Tyrone; and (d) West Fermanagh. Therefore, there are 12 Lots in total for the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites - Down/Armagh

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

Lot 2 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites - Antrim/Derry

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

Lot 3 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites - East Fermanagh/Tyrone

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

Lot 4 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites - West Fermanagh

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

Lot 5 - Mulching - Down/Armagh

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

Lot 6 - Mulching - Antrim/Derry

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

Lot 7 - Mulching - East Fermanagh/Tyrone

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

Lot 8 - Mulching - West Fermanagh

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

Lot 9 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites - Down/Armagh

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

Lot 10 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites - Antrim/Derry

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

Lot 11 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites - East Fermanagh/Tyrone

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

Lot 12 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites - West Fermanagh

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038010-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77231600 - Afforestation services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 21 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

Contact Name
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Castlecoole
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Brown Brothers

CIVCO LTD

ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING LTD

Eugene Flanagan Contracts

H WILSON & SONS LIMITED

J & K CONTRACTS LIMITED

Kieran McGirr

Leslie McGuckin

M & A Mc Manus

MCALEESE CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

O'Neill Plant

P McCloy Contracts

W O'Kane Contracts

Further Information

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