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Transport of Roundwood Timber - North District

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 13:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the transport of roundwood timber in the North District of England. This contract was executed through an open procurement method under the statutory framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54. The process progressed from planning through to the award stage, culminating in the signing on 25th June 2026, with activities under the contract commencing on 1st July 2026. The contract covers road transport services with the procurement valued at approximately £4.49 million gross, and it is set to end on 31st March 2032. Initial engagement with potential suppliers took place in early 2026, allowing a competitive tendering environment that featured multiple bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics sector, particularly companies experienced in road transport services. The open procedure and the scale of transportation services required, which involves transporting timber from Kielder Forest to various industrial sites including Egger (UK) Ltd in Hexham and AW Jenkinson Ltd in Cramlington, make this an attractive proposition for SMEs looking to expand their client portfolios. Businesses with robust operational capabilities that can manage logistical challenges, ensure environmental compliance, maintain high safety standards, and support social value initiatives will find a fitting opportunity to leverage their strengths in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport of Roundwood Timber - North District

Notice Description

A contract has been established for timber haulage from sites in North England Forest District.

Planning Information

Forestry England are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the specification of requirements and future tender documentation accurately reflect market capability. We invite companies to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,744,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,744,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,744,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,744,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

SGS TIMBER HAULAGE LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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