--- title: "TENDER FOR INTAKE WOOD FELLING AND RESTOCKING NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-04" --- # TENDER FOR INTAKE WOOD FELLING AND RESTOCKING NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL Buyer: NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d.json) ## Summary Newark & Sherwood District Council is inviting tenders for the felling and restocking of trees in Intake Woods, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. This procurement falls under the forestry and logging products category, specifically dealing with wood. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions by 30th September 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2024 and last for 12 months, with a possible extension of up to another 12 months. The estimated value of the timber to be felled and sold is £41,000, exclusive of VAT, with the timber sale proceeds funding the works and part of the profit returning to the Council. This open procedure procurement method is below the threshold, facilitating broader participation. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in forestry and logging, particularly those equipped to handle tree felling and restocking services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making this a viable prospect for growing businesses in the forestry sector. The project involves clear felling of mature Corsican Pine and thinning of additional parcels of mixed broadleaf trees, ensuring continuous business operations for the duration of the contract period. By participating, businesses can not only secure a profitable contract but also establish a pivotal relationship with the Newark & Sherwood District Council, potentially leading to future opportunities. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of the following. Newark and Sherwood District Council have ownership of a small area of woodland (Intake Woods) in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. A felling licence has been applied for to remove several parcels of mature Corsican Pine and to thin a number of additional parcels of Corsican pine and mixed broadleaf trees (Approval for the clear felling has been given and amendments agreed). The trees will then be sold to fund the works. This contract is to include the felling of the stands identified on the attached map within the tender documentation and the thinning of a number of other marked stands. The trees to be thinned will be marked in advance by council officer. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 01/11/2024. The Council proposes to enter into one contract for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a period of up to 12 months. The expected Revenue for this contract is PS 41,000.00 for the value of the timber to be sold once felled (exclusive of VAT), with a proportion of profits made from sale, returned to the Council. Suppliers interested in the opportunity will need to search on ProContract and register an interest under project DN741472. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ae45d1-6479-4419-9870-1b85b4be9f71 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 | | 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 | NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03400000 - Forestry and logging products - 03410000 - Wood ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 07:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ae45d1-6479-4419-9870-1b85b4be9f71 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ae45d1-6479-4419-9870-1b85b4be9f71 4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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