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title: "Arboricultural Services in Support of Plant Health Operations"
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# Arboricultural Services in Support of Plant Health Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ad9d26-23d0-478b-9dbe-d22a25b2caae

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking to award a framework agreement for "Arboricultural Services in Support of Plant Health Operations" across England, specifically targeting forestry services under the CPV classification. The procurement process is currently active, having been published on 10th January 2020, with a tender period set to conclude on 17th February 2020. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2024, allowing for annual break points depending on factors such as performance and budget. This initiative is categorized as an open procedure, providing a transparent platform for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in forestry and pest management services, eager to support the operations of Plant Health England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially relevant, as it is designed to encourage their participation, while larger firms may also compete to deliver these critical services. Businesses positioned in or capable of servicing the West Midlands region should consider preparing their bids as they could play a crucial role in maintaining plant health and managing pest outbreaks effectively.

## Notice

We will be awarding a framework agreement for arboricultural services in England to support Plant Health England in order to facilitate work resulting from suspicion of pest or disease presence. The work may include working directly for the Forestry Commission or the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Our intention is to award this framework agreement for a period of four years starting from 01/04/2020. Annual break points will be available within the framework agreement each year at which time we will decide whether the framework agreement will continue. The decision whether to use break points will be at our discretion and we will base it on the following factors: satisfactory performance, budget availability, level of pest & disease outbreaks requiring arboricultural services, and ministerial decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef449cfc-b0a6-4120-ad54-18072c61d934 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef449cfc-b0a6-4120-ad54-18072c61d934

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef449cfc-b0a6-4120-ad54-18072c61d934
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./8U32GADQ3D
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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