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Rhododendrum Clearance - Stoneydale

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, successfully completed a procurement process titled "Rhododendrum Clearance - Stoneydale". The contract, awarded to Clixbys Forestry & Environment Contractors, focuses on forestry services, particularly the mulching of rhododendron plants to manage root exposure and coppicing reduction. Situated in Stoneydale, Staffordshire, the contract commenced on 9th January 2026, with an end date set for 5th March 2029. The procurement falls under a below-threshold category with the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54. As of 27th March 2026, the contract is active, valuated at £30,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in forestry services due to its extended duration and specific focus on environmental management. Businesses with expertise in plant mulching and clearance can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and build relationships with a key public sector entity, the Forestry Commission. With the ongoing demand for sustainable forestry practices, companies that provide innovative solutions in plant maintenance and landscape management will find this procurement a fitting platform to demonstrate their capabilities and gain visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Rhododendrum Clearance - Stoneydale

Notice Description

Mulching of all rhododendron plants using a fixed tooth mulcher, to expose roots and reduce coppicing within the area shown on the attached contract maps at Stoneydale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028675-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 5 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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
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

CLIXBYS FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENT CONTRACTORS

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