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title: "GB-Bristol: Framework for Tractor Vegetation Control at Marches Beat"
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# GB-Bristol: Framework for Tractor Vegetation Control at Marches Beat

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a0b9d0-8642-4cd8-8e72-a604025a1120

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Forestry England, has awarded a framework contract for vegetation management, specifically for tractor vegetation control in the Marches region, under the classification of grounds maintenance services. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26 March 2021. The contract, valued at £65,000, commenced on 29 March 2021 and will continue until 29 March 2025. The service is expected to be carried out along internal and external rides and roads within the forest areas of the West Midlands in the United Kingdom.

This framework offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those equipped with tractor units that can utilise flail mowers. Companies with expertise in vegetation management, as well as those looking to expand their service offerings in sustainable forest management, would find this contract particularly relevant. Given the nature of the work and the long contract duration, suitable businesses could position themselves for substantial growth in the evolving environmental service market.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARDED We will be awarding a framework agreement for vegetation management within the forest and along external and internal rides and roads in the Marches. 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. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c35068-dc12-43fb-a066-0f8ab9fe4ece |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P A C BUFTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c35068-dc12-43fb-a066-0f8ab9fe4ece

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c35068-dc12-43fb-a066-0f8ab9fe4ece
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=582521883
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