Planning

Minor Forest Operations Framework - South District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 13:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "Minor Forest Operations Framework - South District," aimed at the forestry services industry. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with a market engagement notice published and market suppliers invited to register their interest by 6th March 2026. This framework agreement is intended to cover general forest maintenance tasks, including respacing, hand weeding, brashing and cleaning, spraying, and scrub maintenance. It will be divided into eight geographical lots across the South District, including areas such as Wareham, Ringwood, New Forest, Solent, Isle of Wight, Micheldever, South Downs, and Chiddingfold. The expected contract period will start on 4th May 2026, ending on 2nd May 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing forestry services within the geographic scope of the framework agreement. The contract's gross value is estimated at £2,400,000, offering significant business growth potential in the forest operations sector. Businesses specialising in tasks like forest maintenance, hand weeding, and mechanical spraying are particularly well-suited to bid on this tender. By engaging early and expressing interest by the deadline, companies can gain early insights and understanding of the procurement process and establish themselves as competitive bidders in the upcoming tender phase, set to release further notices by 20th March 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Forest Operations Framework - South District

Notice Description

Forestry England intend to award a framework agreement for general forest maintenance tasks which will included but is not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying (hand and mechanical) - Scrub maintenance We intend to divide the frameworkt into 8 geographical Lots: Wareham; Ringwood; New Forest; Solent; Isle of Wight; Micheldever; South Downs; Chiddingfold

Planning Information

Market suppliers are invited to register their interest in the upcoming tender exercise, highlighting which of the following 8 Lot areas they are interested in: Wareham; Ringwood; New Forest; Solent; Isle of Wight; Micheldever; South Downs; Chiddingfold We will issue a number of market clarifications to bidders that have registered their interest by the deadline after 6th March. Please email your interest to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015243-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 2 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Emily Coffin
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
0300 067 4000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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