--- title: "Pit Tip Vegetation Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2017-11-02" --- # Pit Tip Vegetation Management Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dea8bf26-77db-412a-a72d-5a3bc1528173.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently managing the procurement process for "Pit Tip Vegetation Management," aimed at providing grass cutting and drain maintenance services across multiple North Nottinghamshire pit tip sites, including Silverhill Pit Wood and Oxclose Pit Wood. The procurement method employed is an open tendering procedure, and the tender period concluded on 22nd September 2017. The value of the contract is £48,000, and the contract is set to commence on 23rd October 2017, with a duration extending until 31st January 2021. The delivery location for the services is within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in agricultural services, particularly those skilled in vegetation management and land maintenance. Interested businesses could thrive by providing competitive bids that align with the Forestry Commission's specifications, such as managing grass heights and executing work on challenging slopes. With potential expansions to additional pit woods, this contract could foster sustained business growth for suppliers capable of meeting high standards in environmental management and operational efficiency. ## Notice The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the grass cutting and drain maintenance of the North Nottinghamshire Pit tip sites. The sites include: - Silverhill Pit Wood - Oxclose Pit Wood - Boundary Wood - Bevercotes Pit Wood And potentially 2 further pit woods may be added in the future. The Grass must be cut to a maximum height of 7 centimetres. The width of cut will vary and will be specified on the maps provided; particular attention must be paid to the provided maps to ensure the correct cut is applied. As part of this contract cross slope working will be required, up to a maximum slope of 45%. Additional information: Please express your interest in this tender to Tim Medlock at the Sherwood Pines District Office by email by the 22nd of September 2017 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a7c7ac-dd41-417b-90b7-31196ee621fc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 22 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | 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 | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG21 9JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Newark and Sherwood | | Electoral ward | Edwinstowe & Clipstone | | Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RAY BRITLAND CONTRACTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2017 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a7c7ac-dd41-417b-90b7-31196ee621fc - 31 Aug 2017 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd153e3a-3b0f-45ea-bcd8-0e419ef932f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a7c7ac-dd41-417b-90b7-31196ee621fc 2nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd153e3a-3b0f-45ea-bcd8-0e419ef932f8 31st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74ecb67c-ad34-49bb-bfbb-9c9820a19543 Bevercotes Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fe3fce9-21b2-402c-8c9c-558a37c746b6 Boundry Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a6dac4c-be4e-40d0-98a8-1fdfbf7369c2 Location Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27d04203-8920-4f3f-8dfe-1602e69e4345 Location Map 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1da4cd1-0004-40c9-92bd-c47f85ac427c Oxclose Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a52b248-4cd3-4ae1-a6e9-71b60b2c8caf Silverhill Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a503d2e-fd34-4d36-9e8f-98a81d1d7cb9 Tender Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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