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title: "DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations"
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# DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations

Buyer: FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02adb8

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## Summary

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, is inviting tenders for the "DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations" contract, classified under forestry services. This procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, which will conclude on 7th June 2021. This contract involves various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland, divided into 18 Lots aimed at appointing up to six contractors per lot. The contract has a total value of £1,510,000 and includes options for extension for up to two years after its initial duration of 720 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in forestry and environmental services, including contractors specialising in pest control, weed clearance, and boundary maintenance. Moreover, businesses should consider submitting bids since each lot allows for a maximum of six contractors, fostering a competitive environment. Suitable companies might include those focused on forestry management, ecological consultancy, and land management, providing them a chance to establish or expand their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years.

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 2 - Measurement Plots - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 2 - Measurement Plots - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 2 - Measurement Plots - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 3 - Brashing of Inspection Racks - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 3 - Brashing of Inspection Racks - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 3 - Brashing of Inspection Racks - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 4 - Boundary Maintenance - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 4 - Boundary Maintenance - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 4 - Boundary Maintenance - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 5 - Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 5 - Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 5 - Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 6 - Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 6 - Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Tyrone / Fermanagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Lot 6 - Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Antrim / Derry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021672-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Dependant on whether extension periods are offered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,480,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | ENNISKILLEN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT74 4EJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Electoral ward | Castlecoole |
| Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | COLIN FARRELL TREE SERVICES; CR TREE SERVICES; DIVERSEFORESTRY; ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING; GARDINER FARM AND FOREST SERVICES; GLEN FORESTRY SERVICES; MCGRATH CONTRACTS; MJ HIGGINS CONTRACTING; RJ WOODLAND SERVICES; SCOTTISH WOODLANDS; VALLEY FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021672-2021
- 6 May 2021 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009799-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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