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Clowes & Orlestone Reinstatement Works

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, titled "Clowes & Orlestone Reinstatement Works," was managed by the Forestry Commission, a sub-central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender, now at the award stage, involved services in the forestry industry, specifically reinstatement and mulching works at Orlestone Forest and Clowes Wood in Kent. The process followed a "Below threshold" procurement method, concluding with an active contract awarded on 3rd November 2025, with the work completed by 12th December 2025. The awarded contract totalled £34,155 GBP, underlining the process's efficiency in handling sub-threshold service contracts.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry services, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, Sovereign Forestry Contractors Ltd., a UK-based SME. Businesses interested in similar contracts can benefit from the tailored scope for smaller entities, enhancing competitive chances in the public sector. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to establish and expand footprints in the public procurement market, providing growth potential through strengthened portfolios and expertise in executing government projects.

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Notice Title

Clowes & Orlestone Reinstatement Works

Notice Description

Reinstatement and Mulching Works at Orlestone Forest and Clowes Wood, Kent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005234-2026
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
£34,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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

SOVEREIGN FORESTRY CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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