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title: "Direct Production Harvesting Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2024-05-02"
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# Direct Production Harvesting Contract

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e84d05f1-2820-4c14-a5cc-279b05f93ab5

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## Summary

Forestry England, acting through Forestry Commission, is planning a tender process for the "Direct Production Harvesting Contract" in September 2024. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of forestry services. The contract, valued at £20,000,000 GBP, will cover all Forestry England sites in England, with suppliers able to bid for specific geographic areas. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on May 31, 2024, and a contract period scheduled from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The suitability criteria favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers with expertise in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting to engage with Forestry England. Businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those utilising purpose-built forestry machines, motor-manual capabilities, and winch extraction, are well-suited to compete. The contract's long-term duration and focus on specific work profiles provide a platform for sustainable business growth and collaboration with a prominent public sector buyer in the forestry industry.

## Notice

Forestry England plans to go out to tender in September 2024 (this may change) to find Suppliers that demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting. This requirement will be for all our sites in England but will be split into smaller contracts so that Suppliers can apply for the geographic areas they work in. Forestry England expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular element of motor-manual capability required and regular winch extraction to support this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aaafad-4e8c-4d2e-bcb6-7fbfdeeb40b9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aaafad-4e8c-4d2e-bcb6-7fbfdeeb40b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aaafad-4e8c-4d2e-bcb6-7fbfdeeb40b9
  2nd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./29AP79TQ38
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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