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31 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "New Road Construction & Utility Crossing Points" at Hondslough, a new woodland creation site. This project falls under the industry category of construction, specifically focusing on foundation and surface works for highways and roads. The procurement is part of a complete tender stage initiated for works necessary to make the site operationally ready. The contract was awarded to CLIXBY'S FORESTRY GROUND PREP LIMITED, located in Uttoxeter, and was signed on 16th June 2026, with an active period running until 30th August 2026. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and used a below threshold procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry specialising in road works and infrastructure projects. Entrepreneurs and companies with expertise in civil engineering and groundwork would find this project particularly beneficial, offering a platform for growth and the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a public authority like the Forestry Commission. With the project involving developing new infrastructure to support a woodland creation site, there is potential for further opportunities in environmental and sustainability-focused projects as part of broader governmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

New Road Construction & Utility Crossing Points

Notice Description

Hondslough is a new woodland creation site which has been purchased and is planted. New infrastructure is required to the site in order for it to be operationally ready in the future

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072691-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,225 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CLIXBY'S FORESTRY GROUND PREP

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