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Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District

Forestry Commission

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19 May 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has announced a tender for the "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework" for the North District, focusing on forestry services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 15th June 2026. Enquiries must be made by 3rd June 2026. This framework is structured around nine lots, including specific locations such as Hamsterley, Rothbury, and Kielder. The total contract value is estimated at £1,188,000. The commissioning will be conducted using an open procedure, allowing for wide participation. The framework agreement does not require reopening competition, awarding directly based on predefined criteria. Businesses can anticipate contracts commencing on 27th July 2026 and running until 26th July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are eligible and encouraged to apply. Companies specialising in forestry services, including natural regeneration, windblow clearance, and tree thinning operations, would greatly benefit by participating in this procurement. The contract's division into several lots offers businesses of various sizes the flexibility to bid on specific segments of the work, enhancing their chances of securing a portion of the framework. The Forestry Commission, acting as a public authority under sub-central government classification, aims to foster sustainable forest management and is committed to enhancing social value through this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District

Notice Description

We are placing a framework for suppliers to carry out clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling across North District. This requirement will be split into 8 lots covering the geographical region. Christmas Tree halo thinning operations are covered in Lot 9 and will span across the whole framework geographic area. Interested suppliers should submit their Tenders through Forestry England's e-tendering portal (Panacea).

Lot Information

Hamsterley

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Hamsterley area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Rothbury

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Rothbury location. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Kielder East

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder East. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Kielder North

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder North area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Kielder West

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder West area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Kielder South

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder South area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Kershope and Spadeadam

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kershope and Spadeadam area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Kielder Main Block CCF Areas

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder Main Block CCF Areas. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Christmas Tree Halo Thinning

Christmas Tree Halo Thinning is required throughout the whole framework geographic area of North District. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045747-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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