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title: "Direct Production Harvesting"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2024-11-28"
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# Direct Production Harvesting

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6160792f-b354-41b9-b9d3-ed191a67f181

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has issued a tender notice titled "Direct Production Harvesting" in the category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The tender is active and utilises an open procurement method. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom and seeks services primarily involving the use of purpose-built forestry machines within a short-wood system, along with regular motor-manual capabilities and winch extraction. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment phase, with updated receipt deadlines for tenders set for 9 January 2025 at 12:00. The total contract value is estimated at £21,000,000, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the requisite professionalism, experience, and a strong work profile in Direct Production Harvesting. Companies specialising in forestry services with capabilities in both machinery and manual operations are well-suited to compete for this tender. Winning this contract could substantially boost business growth by providing long-term stability and a substantial revenue stream over five years. Interested firms should prepare to demonstrate how they meet the specified criteria outlined by Forestry England for this extensive and important project.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 09/01/2025 Time: 12:00 Instead of: 10 December 2024 Time: 12:00 Read New: 09 January 2025 Time: 12:00 Other 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. We require Suppliers that demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting. The Commission expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular element of motor-manual capability required and regular winch extraction to support this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1215ead3-9f64-4f16-9bc1-4c12d8b028cd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1215ead3-9f64-4f16-9bc1-4c12d8b028cd
- 1 Nov 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1215ead3-9f64-4f16-9bc1-4c12d8b028cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1215ead3-9f64-4f16-9bc1-4c12d8b028cd
  28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Agricultural,-forestry,-horticultural,-aquacultural-and-apicultural-services./43QJMNDPV3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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