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title: "Removal of Chalara (ash dieback) infected Ash & associated tree surgery in North England Forest District"
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# Removal of Chalara (ash dieback) infected Ash & associated tree surgery in North England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-067aa3ba-1f08-4d90-b3bc-a595e5a66d28

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is preparing to award a framework contract for the removal of Chalara (ash dieback) infected ash trees and associated tree surgery operations in the North England Forest District. This procurement falls under the forestry services industry category and includes geographical lots covering Kielder, Hamsterley, Rothbury, and the wider North England area. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a planned publication date set for 13th December 2021. The contract period is expected to run from 1st February 2022 to 31st January 2026, with a total estimated budget of £180,000 and a minimum value of £150,000 allocated to the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with experience in tree surgery and ecological management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open to a wide range of potential bidders. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in tree management, health inspection of trees, and safe felling practices would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a framework for the dismantling and felling of ash trees infected with Chalara (ash dieback) and other associated operations tree surgery operations in the North England Forest District. The framework will be divided into four geographical Lots: Kielder, Hamsterley, Rothbury, wider North England Forest District. Additional information: Forestry England intend to publish this tender opportunity in December 2021. Please note that the publication and contract award/duration dates in this notice are indicative only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7572387-d5cc-45ac-992d-49a4a0ef25ea |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 10:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7572387-d5cc-45ac-992d-49a4a0ef25ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7572387-d5cc-45ac-992d-49a4a0ef25ea
  24th November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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