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Dragons Teeth Installation

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has successfully completed a procurement process for the installation of approximately 3,900 hardwood Dragon's Teeth posts, divided into two lots: Lot 1 north of the A31 and Lot 2 south of the A31. This service-oriented contract, registered under the title "Dragons Teeth Installation", falls under the forestry services industry category. The project commenced on 18th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th March 2026. Awarded to RTS Fencing, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Lyndhurst, the procurement method was classified as below threshold with unknown specifics within the sub-central government public authority sector. The contracting process was overseen at the Bristol Business Park location in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, particularly those specialising in installation and environmental management. Enterprises with experience in large-scale outdoor projects can benefit from similar future tenders. The involvement of a small to medium-sized enterprise like RTS Fencing highlights the accessibility for similar-sized businesses to compete in public sector contracts, enhancing their growth opportunities by leveraging public procurement to expand their portfolio and increase market visibility.

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Notice Title

Dragons Teeth Installation

Notice Description

Installation of approximately 3,900 hardwood Dragon's Teeth posts across multiple mapped locations. Works are divided into two lots: Lot 1: North of the A31 - approx. 1,217 posts Lot 2: South of the A31 - approx. 2,684posts Removal and safe disposal of existing posts where applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060af3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005248-2026
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
£40,696 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 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

RTS FENCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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