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title: "Framework for Ground Preparation North"
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# Framework for Ground Preparation North

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ba1cc54-aa3a-4676-9192-8d2fedc53f85

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has completed the procurement process for a framework titled "Framework for Ground Preparation North," aimed at forestry services in Bowland, Grizedale, and the North and West Lake District. The open tender procedure, which had a closing date of 22nd July 2017, awarded a contract valued at £300,000 to the supplier KR Dodds, with the contract period running from 24th July 2017 to 9th July 2021. This process is now recorded as complete, and further details can be accessed through the awarded contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in forestry services. Companies with experience in ground preparation, environmental management, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Working with the Forestry Commission can bolster businesses' portfolios in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission has awarded a framework agreement for ground preparation operations in Bowland, Grizedale and North and West Lake District.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd2806d-90bc-4394-a83d-8bd3bdd6abf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BELLINGHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE48 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Bellingham |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KR DODDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd2806d-90bc-4394-a83d-8bd3bdd6abf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd2806d-90bc-4394-a83d-8bd3bdd6abf8
  21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=275458870
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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