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EBC HW Oxshott Heath Woodland Management 2026

ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Elmbridge Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "EBC HW Oxshott Heath Woodland Management 2026" project. This involves a 33.3% canopy thinning of a 13.27-hectare area of mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland, part of the Esher Commons Site of Special Scientific Interest. Categorised under forestry management services (CPV code: 77231000), the procurement method being used is an open and below-threshold competition. Interested businesses should note that the enquiry period concludes on 5th August 2026, with tender submissions due by 17th August 2026. The contract execution is slated to start on 21st September 2026 and conclude by 28th February 2027. The total estimated contract value is approximately £33,600.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management services to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a public authority. Companies with experience in large-scale woodland management, particularly those familiar with working in Sites of Special Scientific Interest, would be well-positioned to compete successfully. With the open procurement method allowing for wide participation, it enables SMEs and expert contractors to vie for this contract effectively, potentially fostering business growth and strategic partnerships with Elmbridge Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBC HW Oxshott Heath Woodland Management 2026

Notice Description

Elmbridge Borough Council is approaching the market with a view to carry out 33.3% canopy thin of 13.27 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland on Oxshott Heath part of Esher Commons Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068365-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
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
ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ESHER
Postcode
KT10 9SD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Esher
Westminster Constituency
Esher and Walton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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