Tender

Vegetation Management Framework - Yorkshire

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is initiating a tender process for the "Vegetation Management Framework - Yorkshire," targeting services in forest infrastructure management, particularly around bridges and reservoirs. The procurement falls under the 'Forest resources management services' category. Located in the UK region of Yorkshire, the process is currently at the tender stage with an enquiry deadline of 20th March 2026, followed by tender submissions until 30th March 2026. This framework agreement seeks qualified suppliers with experience in mechanical vegetation control, offering direct awards without reopening competition. The contract, valued at £400,000, will commence on 11th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ecological and forestry engineering. The open procurement method invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. With a framework designed to rank suppliers for direct order placements, businesses with robust experience, effective methodology, and commitment to environmental protection stand a competitive chance. Additionally, the agreement's long tenure until 2030 promises sustained growth and collaboration prospects for successful bidders.

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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/018279-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 9 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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