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title: "Habitat Restoration - Control of Rhododendron South England Forest District"
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# Habitat Restoration - Control of Rhododendron South England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c135c38f-481e-406b-a057-ca8741ec891c

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## Summary

The contract titled "Habitat Restoration - Control of Rhododendron South England Forest District" has been awarded by the Forestry Commission, based in Lyndhurst, England. This procurement falls under the forestry services category and includes a framework agreement for managing and controlling rhododendron in the New Forest. The contract, valued at £150,000, is part of a project aimed at improving the conditions of Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2017 and will conclude on 1st December 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period closing on 8th November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management and ecological restoration, particularly those experienced in herbicide application and the use of chainsaws and brushcutters. Service providers that are voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract due to the specific emphasis on ecological improvement. Additionally, companies with robust capabilities in forest management services will benefit from engaging in this project aimed at enhancing biodiversity within a protected area.

## Notice

FEE wishes to award a framework agreement for forest management work to manage and control rhododendron within the New Forest (South England Forest District). This work will be delivered under the New Forest Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Scheme that seeks to improve the condition of each Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) unit within the New Forest SAC. The work will involve herbicide application and the use of chainsaws/brushcutters to manage the rhododendron in the New Forest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1538b036-2ce9-4cd3-a680-6fca3fdf855c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,000 |
| 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 | LYNDHURST |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO43 7NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Lyndhurst & Minstead |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CONSERVATION MATTERS; R.P. JOYCE; SOUTHERN COUNTIES FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1538b036-2ce9-4cd3-a680-6fca3fdf855c
- 28 Sep 2017 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4348abf-2599-41fe-882a-eb22d147a533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1538b036-2ce9-4cd3-a680-6fca3fdf855c
  3rd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4348abf-2599-41fe-882a-eb22d147a533
  28th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b84edf2-a6ba-4e19-82a6-e3ddd8c6b83a
  ITT Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/433a2646-3206-4972-a8a0-3715805ccf96
  Site Map

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