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Mulching Barnetts Copse

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a public authority under the sub-central government, conducted a procurement process titled "Mulching Barnetts Copse." This tender focused on forestry services concerning mulching Norway Spruce stumps and brash for restocking, and was located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date noted as 16 December 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000 gross, ran from 22 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a less formal process.

This tender provided an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in forestry services, to expand their business capabilities and network. The awarded contract went to SJM Tree Surgery, a small-scale enterprise based in Brightling. By participating in similar tenders, businesses engaged in the domains of environmental management, landscaping, and forestry operations could utilise such opportunities to grow, establish authority within the industry, and secure public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mulching Barnetts Copse

Notice Description

Mulching of Norway Spruce stumps and brash in preparation for restocking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005287-2026
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 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

SJM TREE SURGERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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