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title: "Framework for Tractor Vegetation Control Work at Marches Beat"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a5c60c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Framework for Tractor Vegetation Control Work at Marches Beat

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a5c60c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Forestry Commission as the buying organisation, which has awarded a framework contract for the title "Framework for Tractor Vegetation Control Work at Marches Beat". This contract falls under the industry category of forestry services and is specifically located in the South West region of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26th September 2016. The contract period is set from 10th October 2016 to 9th October 2020, with a contract value of £70,000 and a minimum value of £55,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vegetation management and forestry services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to participate. Companies that specialise in the use of tractor units and flail mowing equipment would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling growth in their operational capabilities within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

We have awarded a framework agreement for vegetation management within the forest and along external and internal rides and roads in the Marches Beat. It is expected that the work will be undertaken by a tractor unit with a flail mower and mounted side arm, or horizontal shaft flail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715a4ac4-ebc3-46ce-8bbf-e869a661bb2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2016 - 9 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY8 2HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Ludlow South |
| Westminster constituency | South Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP; R F GARDINER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715a4ac4-ebc3-46ce-8bbf-e869a661bb2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715a4ac4-ebc3-46ce-8bbf-e869a661bb2e
  26th August 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6ea12e2-299e-4d66-9872-969737ec5d20
  Wigmore Contract Map Constraints
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07d44861-bb24-4863-ac88-2ff853eb7174
  Tractor Vegetation Marches Beat ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cd849fe-88a1-411d-b253-d2e63fecea14
  Marches Map
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5003c45-060d-4ea2-8ca7-227799812c0a
  Wigmore Contract Map Ops
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b028ebb-76c7-4cfb-9bce-1b62d34dac42
  Tractor Vegetation Marches Beat ITT

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