--- title: "DAERA - Forest Service - Ground Preparation Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2021-11-10" --- # DAERA - Forest Service - Ground Preparation Services Buyer: FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe3.json) ## Summary The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, is currently engaged in an open procurement process for Ground Preparation Services, classified under forestry services. The tender invites contractors to provide essential services such as site draining, fire breaks, and silt trap maintenance across various sites in Northern Ireland, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The tender was initiated on June 24, 2021, and is in the active stage, with the bid submission deadline set for July 28, 2021. The contract will be divided into eight lots, allowing a maximum of 8 contractors to be appointed per lot to ensure a diverse range of expertise and capacity. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and land management, particularly those with capabilities in site preparation and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those with a proven track record in environmental services and contract management as the Forest Service has stringent performance monitoring measures in place. Competitive bidding should focus on pricing, as this is a primary criterion for selection in the procurement process, making it a fertile ground for businesses keen on expanding their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. ### Lot Information Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps Down and Armagh The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps L/Derry and Antrim The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps West Fermanagh The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Ground Preparation including Mounding, Brash raking, Draining, Fire Breaks and Silt Traps East Fermanagh and Tyrone The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Mulching Down and Armagh The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Mulching L/Derry and Antrim The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Mulching West Fermanagh The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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 Mulching East Fermanagh and Tyrone The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out a range of ground preparation services on post clear fell and burnt sites including the following: * Draining sites * Fire breaks * Mulching of woody growth * Maintenance of Silt traps, preparation of sites which require the use of Mats and associated works. The Contract will be subdivided into 8 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. 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/028130-2021 | | 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 | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Dependent on whether extension periods are offered. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £732,800 | ## 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 | | Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 12 | | Supplier names | CDC; CW FORESTRY CONTRACTS; DERRYCHIER CONTRACTS; DOHERTY BROS.; ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING; EUGENE FLANAGAN; J K CONTRACTS; LESLIE MCGUCKIN; M A MC MANUS; P DUFFY CONTRACTS; P MCCLOY CONTRACTS; R D A LOWRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77100000 - Agricultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028130-2021 - 24 Jun 2021 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014448-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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