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Woodland Creation Planting & Establishment

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Woodland Creation Planting & Establishment," initiated by the Forestry Commission, has reached the award stage, with completion status. Operating under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, the procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically related to forestry. The project is located in the UK, with the buyer's office based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Axe Woodland Management Services, commenced on 17th November 2025, and is scheduled to end on 31st October 2029, with a gross contract value of £48,000. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting a tailored approach for smaller-scale contracts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in forestry services. Businesses equipped with expertise in woodland management and sustainable forestry practices stand to benefit from such contracts due to their ongoing nature and the potential for establishing long-term relationships with government bodies like the Forestry Commission. The focus on woodland creation and establishment is crucial for firms looking to enhance their sustainability credentials and expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Woodland Creation Planting & Establishment

Notice Description

Woodland Creation Planting and Establishment Hoarthorns (Lot 9SB)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fce2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085968-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXE WOODLAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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