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title: "West England Framework for Excavator Operations"
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# West England Framework for Excavator Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1595c17b-1173-4fad-8ea6-07b7b77ed692

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "West England Framework for Excavator Operations" was conducted by the Forestry Commission, based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the forestry services sector and was completed on 26 December 2016. The award, valued at £260,000, was announced on 13 January 2017, following an open procurement method. The contract has a duration starting from 3 January 2017 to 3 January 2021, covering operations in Cornwall, North & West Devon, and Somerset & East Devon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry and excavation industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that may have the capability to provide excavation services. Companies that specialise in environmental management, landscape restoration, and related fields would be well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence within the region.

## Notice

Contracts have been awarded for Excavator operations in the Forestry Commission woodlands and forests of Cornwall (Lot 1), North & West Devon (Lot 2) and Somerset & East Devon (Lot 3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec33222-160c-4f2b-a2aa-dfc264e38574 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 3 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DP FORESTRY; ROY PROUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2017 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec33222-160c-4f2b-a2aa-dfc264e38574

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec33222-160c-4f2b-a2aa-dfc264e38574
  13th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=234204911
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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