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title: "Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69d97de3-6685-409f-b068-d1c559a95837"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d97de3-6685-409f-b068-d1c559a95837

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is inviting expressions of interest for a framework agreement titled "Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework," focusing on controlling invasive tree and plant pests, including the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). Categorized under services incidental to forestry (CPV 77230000), the tender is part of an active procurement stage. Interested parties must respond by the tender period end date of 1 October 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1 March 2025 and will last until 28 February 2029, covering a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £4,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, especially those specialising in pest control. Given the expansive geographic scope and the significant contract value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in tree and plant pest control would find this tender particularly advantageous. This could enable them to establish or expand their footprint across various regions while securing a stable revenue stream over four years. The Forestry Commission seeks competent entities capable of delivering consistent and effective services to manage and control the Oak Processionary Moth infestation, fostering opportunities for potential business growth and sector innovation.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission are inviting expressions of interest for a framework agreement for the control of invasive tree and plant pests, including Oak Processionary Moth (OPM).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86b6909-8268-4c8f-81e7-955ca3a1b4e7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86b6909-8268-4c8f-81e7-955ca3a1b4e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86b6909-8268-4c8f-81e7-955ca3a1b4e7
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Services-incidental-to-forestry./XEQUFFHZ4J
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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