--- title: "GB-Bristol: Deer Ride Mowing Sherwood South & North Beats Central England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2020-04-07" --- # GB-Bristol: Deer Ride Mowing Sherwood South & North Beats Central England Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f359a46-a569-41fc-ad6d-2e1e07a0f4fb.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently seeking bids for a project titled "GB-Bristol: Deer Ride Mowing Sherwood South & North Beats Central England", which falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services. The tendering process enters the final stage, with submissions due by 8 April 2020. The contract, worth between £25,000 and £50,000, is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and will last until 1 May 2024. The work will take place in various locations across the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and vegetation management services. Competitors with experience in environmental management, particularly those operating low ground pressure equipment, will find this project suited to their capabilities. With increasing demand for sustainable land management practices, bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and grow their presence in the public procurement market. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 April 2020 for the following reason: Due to the current COVID-19 situation we request bidders to extend their validity period, so that Tenders will be open and valid for 180 days from the closing date of Tender submission. In addition, the expected start date of Contract Award may be delayed.(We will be awarding a contract for Deer ride mowing at a number of locations as indicated on the maps available, within the Sherwood North and South Beats of Central England Forest District.Vegetation management of rides to be used for deer control, by suitable low ground pressure equipment, will be carried out in the woodlands listed within the ITT. The prescription is to cut the full width of all grass rides and glades (from ditch edge/crop trees to ditch edge/crop trees) and the full width of the road verges (from road edge to ditch edge). Large woody vegetation may restrict access in places. The vegetation should be cut as evenly as practically possible, down to a height of between 5 and 10 cm.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2562046-251b-47cb-ab61-8752c89936c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 7 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 1 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2020 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2562046-251b-47cb-ab61-8752c89936c0 - 4 Mar 2020 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2562046-251b-47cb-ab61-8752c89936c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2562046-251b-47cb-ab61-8752c89936c0 7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Deer-Ride-Mowing-Sherwood-South-%26-North-Beats-Central-England/5X8AJB972Z Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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