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title: "Mineral Consultancy"
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# Mineral Consultancy

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2e3e53-5edf-466b-9d5f-8916dd5209e6

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking bids for a tender titled "Mineral Consultancy", aimed at managing and developing commercial mineral opportunities across 18 sites in England while balancing environmental and conservation interests. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically environmental issues consultancy services (CPV code: 90713000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is open until 16 March 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 9 April 2020 and run for three years, potentially extendable for two one-year periods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and waste management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from engaging in this tender, as the Forestry Commission is inclined to include them in the bidding process. Companies with expertise in balancing commercial mineral operations with environmental conservation will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, potentially allowing them to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with the Forestry Commission.

## Notice

Forestry England have managed mineral operations on the nationals forest since it was established, and wish to continue to manage and develop the commercial mineral opportunities. However this must be undertaken in reasonable balance with wider objectives including the production of timber and the interests of conservation. In promoting the multiple benefits of forestry, we also seek to take careful account of the needs and wishes of stakeholders, including local communities. We have 18 sites in England. We will be awarding a framework agreement for professional Mineral and Waste Management Services in England to a single provider and on the basis of a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further two, one year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482a445-b912-458b-8b5d-50859fe97cc8 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 9 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2020 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482a445-b912-458b-8b5d-50859fe97cc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482a445-b912-458b-8b5d-50859fe97cc8
  15th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Environmental-issues-consultancy-services./673FD2Y779
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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