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title: "Ground Preparation Framework - West District"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2022-02-04"
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# Ground Preparation Framework - West District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a55f774-c66f-409b-aecb-2bb4bd413645

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, through its division Forestry England, is conducting an open procurement process for a "Ground Preparation Framework - West District" primarily within the forestry services industry. This procurement, estimated at £520,000, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 7th March 2022. The contract will commence on 18th April 2022 and run until 17th April 2026, with opportunities available across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry and land management services. Firms experienced in activities such as brash racking, mulching, and site drainage will be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework can help businesses expand their operational reach and establish long-term relationships with a reputable public sector buyer, aligning with sustainability initiatives in forestry management.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a framework agreement for Ground Preparation in West Forest District. The majority will be brash racking into windrows. In addition, we require brash raking into piles, mulching, site drainage and reinstatement of rutted tracks. The district has been split into 6 lots by geographical location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7582fd34-a13d-4057-884f-5841cbb7cf72 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2022 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7582fd34-a13d-4057-884f-5841cbb7cf72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7582fd34-a13d-4057-884f-5841cbb7cf72
  4th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=663965071
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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