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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 16:53

AwardUpdate

01 May 2026 at 09:37

AwardUpdate

01 May 2026 at 09:33

AwardUpdate

01 May 2026 at 09:30

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 18:57

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has engaged in a completed public procurement process titled "Vegetation Management – Woodland Creation Sites Central District," which involves weed control across new woodland sites in Lincolnshire and Clipsham located near the Rutland border. This procurement falls under the "Services" category, focusing on services incidental to forestry. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and showcases a contract strategy involving several lots, with key suppliers such as Euroforest Limited participating. The entirety of the contracted services is set to span from 26th June 2026 to 12th May 2031, indicating a substantial period for environmental management activities.

This procurement offers expansive opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms operating in the environmental management and forestry services sectors. The contracts are well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Euroforest Limited, which specialise in forestry-related services. The broad scope of activities required—encompassing spraying and mowing—presents numerous opportunities for companies with existing expertise or those looking to expand their capabilities in sustainable land management and environmental services. Additionally, the open procurement method ensures a high degree of competitive fairness, creating fertile ground for businesses eager to establish or strengthen their public sector portfolios.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vegetation Management - Woodland Creation Sites Central District

Notice Description

Weed control of our new woodland creation sites in Lincolnshire and the Coronation woodland creation site at Clipsham, on the Rutland border, encompassing an area of approximately 780ha across five sites. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 12 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Euroforest Limited

TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

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