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title: "GB-Bristol: Access road and ride mowing - Sherwood South & North Beats"
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# GB-Bristol: Access road and ride mowing - Sherwood South & North Beats

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feba63ac-193d-4eb6-8415-2edb165065a4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, seeking to award a contract for grounds maintenance services, specifically for the mowing of verges along access roads and grass rides in the Sherwood North and South Beats. The tender, titled "GB-Bristol: Access road and ride mowing - Sherwood South & North Beats," falls under the open procurement method and is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 20 December 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 7 February 2022, lasting until 6 February 2026, with a total contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000. The location for delivery includes multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies with expertise in mowing and landscape maintenance would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the Forestry Commission aims to engage with SMEs, eligible businesses have a valuable chance to establish a partnership with a major governmental authority, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their operational capacity in the public sector.

## Notice

We will be awarding a contract for mowing of verges on Forestry Commission access roads, and for mowing of grass rides on Sherwood North & South Beats of Central England Forest District. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e249bd17-3458-4b07-978e-0a38d5238776 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e249bd17-3458-4b07-978e-0a38d5238776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e249bd17-3458-4b07-978e-0a38d5238776
  22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Access-road-and-ride-mowing---Sherwood-South-&-North-Beats/7GMXSCGJW5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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