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title: "Vegetation Management - East England Forest District - DPS"
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published: "2024-10-18"
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# Vegetation Management - East England Forest District - DPS

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01234b6b-e72a-4504-9b20-4aca08f404c9

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, is initiating an open tender for vegetation management services in the East England Forest District. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the title "Vegetation Management - East England Forest District - DPS". This contract, classified under forestry management services (CPV 77231000), covers tasks such as weeding, trimming, hedge cutting, mowing recreation trails, and maintaining visibility splays, among others. The tender was published on 18th October 2024, with a submission deadline of 18th November 2024, and the contract period is set from 15th December 2024 to 28th February 2029. The estimated contract value is £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the forestry management sector. Businesses specialised in environmental maintenance, landscaping, and conservation work will find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in this project can provide substantial growth avenues, as it entails a long-term commitment spanning over four years. Being an open procedure, it encourages wide participation, ensuring that diverse service providers have an equal chance. Companies proficient in sustainable and effective vegetation management will be well-suited to compete for this tender, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Vegetation management in East England Forest District, types of work may include weeding and/or respacing young trees with sickle, brushcutter or chemical , trimming shrubby and tree vegetation encroaching on rides, paths and fencelines, hedge cutting, swiping rides, verges and open areas , forage harvesting conservation rides, verges and open areas , cutting and removing vegetation from heritage sites , mowing recreation trails , strimming round marker posts, signs, gateway, benches and bins , maintaining visibility splays at access points, cutting and removing .vegetation from firebreaks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2873f77-6471-4304-a65e-7f484e96501e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2873f77-6471-4304-a65e-7f484e96501e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2873f77-6471-4304-a65e-7f484e96501e
  18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-management-services./8874PUAZ59
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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