This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 16:25

Award

21 May 2026 at 14:01

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vegetation Management Framework - Yorkshire" involving the Forestry Commission as the buyer focuses on services within the forest management sector located in the United Kingdom, specifically the Yorkshire region. This open procedure framework agreement comprises a single lot accommodating up to four suppliers, and has resulted in several active awards. The process, executed through an open procurement method, culminated in awarding contracts on 8th June 2026, which are set to commence on 15th June 2026 and conclude on 14th June 2030. Key suppliers awarded include Agri-Vision Ltd, Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited, 4NATURE LTD, and GREEN VALLEY ARBORISTS LTD. The procurement is governed by the UKPGA legislation 2023/54, and targets the public authority sub-central government classification. The contract is valued at GBP 480,000 gross and aims at forest inventory and management services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the forestry services sector, especially those with expertise in mechanical vegetation control near forest infrastructure like bridges and reservoirs. The framework arrangement allows businesses to secure orders directly based on an agreed-upon ranking without reopening competition, thus ensuring a steady stream of work for those ranked highly. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large companies capable of providing high-quality, environmentally conscious forest management services at competitive prices stand to benefit. With demands for innovative methodologies and robust environmental protection measures, the tender offers platforms for businesses to showcase their experience, capability, and contribution to environmental sustainability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vegetation Management Framework - Yorkshire

Notice Description

The Civil Engineering, Estates, Ecology and Heritage teams require qualified Suppliers with demonstrable experience in mechanical vegetation control across forest infrastructure, particularly around bridges and reservoirs. This framework agreement is arranged in one Lot which will have a maximum of four Suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054905-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77231100 - Forest resources management services

77231400 - Forest inventory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Agri Vision

Green Valley Arborists Ltd

Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited

4NATURE

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