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title: "Pre-Harvesting Chainsaw Operations Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-742ea115-e07e-42cd-97ea-750da22864e4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2024-05-16"
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# Pre-Harvesting Chainsaw Operations Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-742ea115-e07e-42cd-97ea-750da22864e4

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## Summary

The buying organization, Forestry England (on behalf of Forestry Commission), has published a tender titled "Pre-Harvesting Chainsaw Operations Framework" for forestry tree pre-harvesting chainsaw operations in the main block of Kielder Forest, North England. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £400,000 in GBP. The deadline for tender submission is on June 17, 2024, and the contract period is set to start on August 12, 2024, and end on May 11, 2028.

This tender opportunity for timber harvesting services in the North East region of the United Kingdom can create growth opportunities for businesses involved in forestry and timber-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Interested parties should consider the open procurement method and focus on providing services tailored to forestry operations in the specified locations and timeframes.

## Notice

Forestry Tree Pre-harvesting chainsaw operations within the main block of Kielder Forest, North England Forest District including Redesdale, Falstone, Kielder and Wark to assist the mechanical tree harvesting programme undertaken by our 'in-house' teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb97607-31c5-47f5-901a-1996bc3a172b |
| 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 | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 11 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb97607-31c5-47f5-901a-1996bc3a172b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb97607-31c5-47f5-901a-1996bc3a172b
  16th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Timber-harvesting-services./WM8KU8E3P6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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