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Verge Protection New Forest Ditch and Bank

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government entity located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has concluded a public procurement process for the "Verge Protection New Forest Ditch and Bank" project, focused on roadside ditch and bank works in the New Forest. This process falls under the services category within the forestry sector and was initiated by tender. The procurement method was below threshold with details unknown, and the contract was awarded on 9 January 2026 and finalised by 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £58,100 GBP net, was active between 19 January and 27 March 2026, ensuring the completion of works within planned timelines.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and environmental services, particularly those capable of managing roadside and verge protection projects. As a small to medium-sized enterprise, G Farwell Ltd successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to compete effectively in public sector procurement. Businesses in landscaping, environmental conservation, and infrastructure maintenance could find comparable opportunities for expansion and collaboration with authorities like the Forestry Commission, strengthening their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Verge Protection New Forest Ditch and Bank

Notice Description

New Forest Verge Protection Roadside Ditch and Bank Works. New Forest Car Park Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£58,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

G FARWELL

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