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title: "Contract for the Provision of Weeding of Mature Heather at Burlish Top LNR and the Rifle Range SSSI."
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# Contract for the Provision of Weeding of Mature Heather at Burlish Top LNR and the Rifle Range SSSI.

Buyer: WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bec238a-93af-4b13-86c3-cdcd07cd87d4

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## Summary

Wyre Forest District Council is currently seeking tenders for the contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Weeding of Mature Heather at Burlish Top LNR and the Rifle Range SSSI." This procurement, classified under forestry services, is focused on managing heathland areas at specific locations in the West Midlands, England. The tender is in the active stage and submissions are due by 12 noon on Monday, 30th October 2017. The anticipated contract period will begin on 20th November 2017 and run until 31st January 2018. This is an open procurement process, allowing various contractors to submit bids for a project valued at £12,000.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry and ecological management, particularly those with experience in habitat restoration and maintenance. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly allows for such bidders. The project's focus on preserving mature heather suggests that contractors with expertise in environmentally sensitive methods will be well-suited to this opportunity, making it ideal for firms that also prioritise sustainability in their service delivery.

## Notice

Wyre Forest District Council wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide Heathland works at Burlish Top LNR and Rifle Range SSSI. There are areas of mature heather across both reserves, with broom and birch beginning to dominate. This cannot be managed via the mowing/weedwiping method as we need to maintain the age structure. The purpose of this contract is for us to be left with areas of Mature heather in a condition that we can maintain in the future. Only contractors who can complete the works by 31st January 2018 should submit. Due North Ref: DN301998 The deadline for submissions is 12 noon Monday 30th October 2017 to http://procontract.due-north.com Site Visit - 10:00am Thursday 19th October 2017 All clarifications must also be sent via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b40294-4644-4070-9460-3083903d0965 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| 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 | WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIDDERMINSTER |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY11 7WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wyre Forest |
| Electoral ward | Mitton |
| Westminster constituency | Wyre Forest |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b40294-4644-4070-9460-3083903d0965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b40294-4644-4070-9460-3083903d0965
  10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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