Tender

Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, in conjunction with Severn Trent Water Limited, has issued a tender for "Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services" under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 28th May 2026. This opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with related activities spanning the regions of Wrexham and Coventry. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, featuring an initial five-year call-off contract for Lot 1 services and ad-hoc tasks under Lot 2, with a contract duration from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, extendable by up to five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management and biodiversity services, with potential gross contract values up to £12,000,000. Companies well-suited for participation include those with expertise in forestry management, woodland creation, and reactive, small-scale forestry works. SMEs are encouraged to apply, particularly for Lot 2, where there is a 100% quality criterion emphasis. The use of a framework agreement and the possibility of contract extensions make this an attractive proposition for long-term business growth in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Forestry Management, Woodland Creation, Biodiversity and Forest Management Services. Lot 2 - Ad-Hoc, Reactive and Small-Scale Forestry, Woodland and Biodiversity Works

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry Management, Woodland Creation, Biodiversity and Forest Management Services.

Renewal: Extension available from three months to five years

Lot 2

Ad-Hoc, Reactive and Small-Scale Forestry, Woodland and Biodiversity Works

Renewal: Extension available from three months to five years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040000-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG
Additional Buyers

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL14 4EH
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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