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title: "Forestry England Mire Restoration Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f430"
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# Forestry England Mire Restoration Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f430

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is currently inviting tenders for the "Forestry England Mire Restoration Framework" within the forestry services industry, specifically targeting the North East of England. This open procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 9th February 2022. The total contract value is £650,000, and the work is divided into two lots: Ditch Blocking and Mulching. The contract will last from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2026, allowing for substantial engagement in peatland restoration projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry services and environmental restoration to enhance their portfolios. Companies adept in land management, habitat restoration, and those with experience in working with peatland ecosystems would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders can expect not only to contribute to ecological sustainability but also to establish long-term partnerships with a prominent contracting authority in the forestry sector.

## Notice

Forestry England are inviting bids for the work of Mire Restoration in the North England Forest District. The work will be split into 2 Lots for Ditch Blocking and Mulching. The form of agreement will be a framework and a maximum of 2 contractors will be awarded a place in each of the Lots of the framework. Further information can be found in the Specification documents.

### Lot Information

Ditch Blocking

Forestry England's (FE) North Forest District is looking to engage suitably qualified, capable and experienced service providers to carry out grip/ditch blocking and peat re-profiling services as part of peatland habitat restoration on the Border Mires. Grip blocking/re-profiling is to be carried out using peat plus or peat from the site. Creation of natural blockages (peat plugs) using a suitable excavator along marked drains and ditches for mire restoration. Blocking the ditch to raise the hydrology of the mire.

Mulching

Forestry England's (FE) North Forest District is looking to engage suitably qualified, capable and experienced service providers to remove natural regeneration of trees as part of peatland habitat restoration on the Border Mires and also as part of forest operations, should the service be required. This tender expects that tree regeneration will be removed by mulching or flailing, but proposals for whole tree removal as a Biomass product will also be considered. The work that can be expected over the duration of the contract will be approximately 29.0 ha of regeneration to be mulched over a structured 3-year project with possible additional work to be carried out within the Kielder beat when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000458-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000458-2022
- 5 Nov 2021 at 14:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027843-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54SRB4WJB9
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./54SRB4WJB9
- https://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.forestryengland.uk,ColdharbourLane
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

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