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title: "North England Forest District Ground Preparation Framework"
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# North England Forest District Ground Preparation Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da7e7f0a-3724-41df-a6f2-3c65e98f2332

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "North England Forest District Ground Preparation Framework" was initiated by Forestry England, focusing on forestry services. This open tender aimed to secure ground preparation work across various locations including Kielder Forest and North & West Cumbria, with a total value of £3 million. The contract commenced on 6th May 2020 and will run until 6th May 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate in this competitive process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the forestry and environmental services sectors to engage in substantial contracts for ground preparation works. Companies specialising in land management, earth moving, and ecological services would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can handle large-scale projects and demonstrate expertise in the specified preparations such as trench mound ditching and access track formation. Participation in this framework could help businesses expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence in a growing industry.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a framework agreement for Ground Preparation works of which the majority will be trench mound ditch dollop to a uniform pattern of 2750 mounds per hectare. In addition we require trench mound ditch and dollop to a number of lower densities, invert mounding, site drainage, brash raking, scarification, formation of access tracks and shooting mounds. The locations of the sites are within the main block of Kielder Forest (including Kershope & Spadeadam), Rothbury, Hamsterley, Bowland, Grizedale and North & West Cumbria beats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f658cd-7d4d-4cb6-aba4-b72c02cc6b79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2020 - 6 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ALL CONTRACTORS ON LOTS 1 - 6; DJ & SG MACNEIL; E DODD AND SONS; K R DODD FORESTRY; WILKINSON FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 15 May 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f658cd-7d4d-4cb6-aba4-b72c02cc6b79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f658cd-7d4d-4cb6-aba4-b72c02cc6b79
  15th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=593315843
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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