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title: "Forest Roadside Vegetation Management"
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# Forest Roadside Vegetation Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99bd566e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS is conducting a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Forest Roadside Vegetation Management", aimed at controlling forest roadside regeneration across the North England Forest District, specifically in the Kielder and North Cumbria areas. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £400,000. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender was 15th May 2015, and the contract commenced on 19th June 2015, set to conclude on 18th June 2017. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure in the forestry services industry, classified under the CPV code 77200000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in forestry and environmental management services. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of work includes extensive roadside regeneration clearance, providing an avenue for businesses specialised in vegetation management and ecological restoration to grow and secure long-term contracts in a supportive environment.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a framework agreement for the control of forest roadside regeneration across the North England Forest District. The work will primarily be in the Kielder and North Cumbria areas. In the first year of this framework the anticipated requirement is for 100km of forest roadside regeneration clearance and 10ha of regeneration clearance. The work is split across six geographical lots. Please express your interest in this tender to Joanne Murray by email by 15th May 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. Additional information: Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by the 15th May 2015. To express an interest please email: joanne.murray@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444aeac-7264-4268-9b9d-fdbebd103390 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2015 - 18 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHARD WHITE & SON (FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444aeac-7264-4268-9b9d-fdbebd103390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444aeac-7264-4268-9b9d-fdbebd103390
  22nd July 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5db26122-c28b-4bb4-8fa5-19ee982e4f56
  Appendix 6 RAG Managing Contracts Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f37d766-24fd-4d24-9bdb-778180730146
  Appendix 7 RAG Safety Breaches Quick Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/688c45cd-76b3-43ba-807d-a2c06eb4bce8
  02-15 Roadside Vegetation Management ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7300bed6-aea4-4eaa-a70c-f28563b491ec
  Appendix 2 North & West Cumbria Lot Map 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52317b8c-cd29-4047-99d8-8e8bb5b4214b
  Appendix 1 Main Block Lot Map
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0698abe9-81c8-43f0-8728-eb4dbf7a7f56
  Appendix 3 First Aid Policy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf514e9c-7c76-4ee3-a12b-5cdfc99362fb
  Appendix 4 RIDDOR Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/001e668b-a8b5-4577-b2ce-6054f3a2dae7
  Appendix 5 Pre-commencement Meeting Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/068a0bb1-2a0b-4626-bc5f-7ebbe36e359d
  Appendix 2 Rothbury Lot Map 1

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