--- title: "Langley Wood National Nature Reserve - tree felling contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-22" --- # Langley Wood National Nature Reserve - tree felling contract Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b796e2a-2999-4204-afa9-5ef7d8838140.json) ## Summary Natural England has awarded a contract for the Langley Wood National Nature Reserve tree felling project. This procurement, aimed at managing ash dieback and hazardous trees, falls under the forestry services category (CPV 77200000). The work, focused on roads and footpaths in the South West of the United Kingdom, is awarded to P Waite for £34,800. The contract runs from 1st October 2024 to 28th February 2025, ensuring no disturbance to nesting birds. The methodology, operator competency certificates, and proof of certification from accredited courses are required documents, with Sarah McAuliffe being the key contact at Natural England. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in forestry and environmental management. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited for this contract, as the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, encouraging wide participation. The detailed requirements for trained personnel, certification, and thorough execution not only ensure quality compliance but also provide chances for businesses to showcase their expertise in sustainable and sensitive tree management. It represents an excellent chance for growth by aligning with Natural England's environmental goals and demonstrating capability in handling ecologically sensitive projects. ## Notice Background to the job: Natural England is managing ash dieback and hazardous trees along roads and footpaths. The amount of felling is causing concern amongst members of the public, so it is important that work is carried out sensitively and as specified, ensuring unnecessary damage to the woodland is avoided. Timing: Work must be completed by 28th February 2025, to avoid disturbance to nesting birds. Nature of the job: * Climbing ash trees is not permitted. * The supplier will have the responsibility for carrying out checks of PRFs (Potential Roost Features). The supplier must have a trained person on site who is qualified to inspect PRFs for bat roosts. Supporting documentation of relevant training to be submitted with quote. * With reference to the attached spreadsheet (Felling list 2024_25): - Trees with PRFs will require inspection by a qualified person immediately prior to felling. If the PRF is identified as an active roost, work must stop on that tree immediately. If no active roost is present, the tree can be felled. - Trees with no PRFs to be felled from the ground. These can be felled without further inspection. * Any trees with PRFs that cannot be checked due to access issues should not be felled. A record of these trees must be kept and submitted to your contacts at Natural England. * Most trees are sprayed with an obvious pink X. * If a PRF has been identified, a small yellow circle is also sprayed on the trunk. * Secondary identification by tag or sprayed number will also be present. * No felling over the NNR boundary is permitted unless agreed in advance. * Trees must be felled to minimise damage to adjacent trees. The following is acceptable: o Coppicing hazel or felling birch to clear the direction of fell o Damage to oak branches below 10cm in diameter - providing no potential bat roosts are disturbed and no branches are left hanging from the canopy. * For trees with approximate diameters of 15cm or more, the main bole should be left whole if not on a path or boundary. * All other timber (below 15cm diameter) to be stacked in 2m lengths where convenient. Everything else can go into brash piles. Site considerations: Access by vehicle is only permitted as per the attached access map, vehicles must not be driven off the hard standing. N.B. The purple track is suitable for ATV/quad bikes only. 4 x 4 pick-ups/Land Rovers should not be used. Any track or ground damage must be made good at the expense of the contractor. Supporting documentation: The successful contractor will be required to provide: * Detailed methodology outlining exactly how they intend to fulfil the requirements of the contract. * Operator competency certificates for all machinery used in completion of the job. * Proof of certification from an accredited course on inspecting PRFs * Proof of membership to accredited organisations or schemes e.g. Arboricultural Association or CHAS DESCRIPTION CONTINUED IN ADDITIONAL TEXT FIELD Additional information: * Job risk assessment (taking into account all specific site risks, please see Langley Wood Site RA) and evidence of relevant health and safety policies. * Current public liability and employer's liability insurance To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to sarah.mcauliffe@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 08/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sarah.mcauliffe@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14360a0c-521d-40e1-83b9-427c9939ffa2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £34,800 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | SHREWTON | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP3 4ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Till Valley | | Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | P WAITE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14360a0c-521d-40e1-83b9-427c9939ffa2 - 2 Sep 2024 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351fd78d-a9b7-4b9f-8642-8bc16028401c - 27 Aug 2024 at 07:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351fd78d-a9b7-4b9f-8642-8bc16028401c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14360a0c-521d-40e1-83b9-427c9939ffa2 22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351fd78d-a9b7-4b9f-8642-8bc16028401c 2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34d4c919-6b47-4751-8bb5-5105749b4e8b RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7635e58f-5acf-4249-9295-2b84bd09c78e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c061700a-ad5b-4e94-9f15-32a073242dbb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3a5f0c-f780-4941-80ba-6bb0407c279d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a7e8032-ca65-44f2-801b-b00a50d3839b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd545450-bb5c-4f28-924b-2107d8bef98d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66b0162f-1485-40db-b2dc-27aa6f48bba9 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b995b7d2-2fb9-457d-a961-985dbd2f2265 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acc54cf8-3534-47db-82d4-72160060a153 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fcccd781-162e-4efa-bc2d-57a757660b69 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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