Planning

Forestry Planting and Maintenance Service

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

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Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 14:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited, a private utility company based in Coventry, is in the planning stages of procuring Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services. The procurement is open under the tag "planning" with the tender titled "Forestry Planting and Maintenance Service". The work will span the Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, and Lake Vyrnwy in Wales, potentially extending to other areas within the Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy sectors as per requirement. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 10th March 2026, with interested parties invited to express their interest by 1st April 2026. Businesses can anticipate the tender process advancing by 9th April 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents excellent potential for growth for businesses specializing in forestry services. With a projected gross contract value of £11.4 million, and a framework agreement in place, SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process welcomes small to medium enterprises. The contract period starts on 1st October 2026 and can extend until 30th September 2036, offering long-term engagement. Companies with expertise in forestry planting and maintenance, especially those familiar with regional regulatory requirements, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, fostering continued expansion in the utilities service sector within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forestry Planting and Maintenance Service

Notice Description

The Supplier/s awarded to the Framework will be required to provide Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services across the Midlands; Upper Derwent Valley (Derbyshire) and Lake Vyrnwy (Wales). They may also be required to carry out other related services in the Severn Trent Area and Hafren Dyfrdwy area.

Planning Information

Please find attached a contact form for expressing your interest in this opportunity. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMU8J3nARPjtBrs-NvUxybTZUNU5IUENRRjVDTkpFSEdITDYxOENBV1NYMC4u&route=shorturl

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021362-2026
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
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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Ponciau
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Further Information

Notice Documents

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