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Historic Environment SLA - CFD

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has completed an award for the contract titled "Historic Environment SLA - CFD," aimed at supporting operational activities and functions within the Central Forest District. This procurement falls under the services category and involved archaeological services as specified in CPV code 71351914. The contract was awarded to COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED on 15 March 2026, with a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Located in the UK, specifically in Bristol for the Commission and Cirencester for the appointed supplier, the endeavour adheres to UK Forestry Standards and other legal frameworks, indicating a structured approach to preserving historical environments.

This tender opens opportunities for enterprises specialising in archaeological services, particularly those capable of contributing to environmental conservation efforts. Organisations with expertise in handling projects tied to historical preservation in natural landscapes could greatly benefit from similar endeavours. Companies with a strong background in planning and executing comprehensive archaeological studies, particularly large-scale vendors, are well-positioned to compete in procuring such contracts with sub-central government authorities like the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Title

Historic Environment SLA - CFD

Notice Description

To undertake work relating to the historic environment and in support of operational activity and other functions of Forestry England within Central Forest District, and in line with the relevant sections of the UK Forestry Standard and the National Planning Policy Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06857f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035284-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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

COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY

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