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title: "North England Forest District Ground Preparation Operations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044627"
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buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND"
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# North England Forest District Ground Preparation Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044627

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## Summary

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is currently overseeing a procurement process known as the "North England Forest District Ground Preparation Operations." This procurement falls under the category of forestry services, with a total estimated value of £10,000,000 GBP. The process involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate ground preparation services for restocking operations across various forest locations in North England, including Kershope, Spadeadam, Kielder, Rothbury, Hamsterley, and others. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure with the tender stage active, and interested suppliers may submit their proposals electronically by the deadline of 8th April 2024. Interested parties should prepare to engage in this tender through the Delta eSourcing platform and can refer to the platform for additional details and document submissions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), capable of providing specialized forestry services. It offers the chance to be involved in long-term contracts related to essential forest management activities and restoration projects. Businesses skilled in forestry operations, landscape management, or environmental land services are particularly well-suited to compete, offering them the potential to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence within the UK's public sector. By participating in this DPS, companies can secure a spot in various lots with opportunities even extending to contingency operations, offering flexibility and a diverse range of project engagements.

## Notice

Forestry England have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of ground preparation services to facilitate restocking operations across the North England Forest District. See the DPS documents for full details.

### Lot Information

Kershope / Spadeadam

Provision of ground preparation operations in Kershope / Spadeadam. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JGR333NEX7

Kielder North, Kielder West, Kielder East & Kielder South Beats

Provision of ground preparation operations in Kielder North, Kielder West, Kielder East & Kielder South Beats

Rothbury Beat

Provision of ground preparation operations in Rothbury Beat

Hamsterley Beat

Provision of ground preparation operations in the Hamsterley Beat

Bowland Forest, Grizedale Forest, Ennerdale/Thorntwaite & Cumberland Beats

Provision of ground preparation operations in Bowland Forest, Grizedale Forest, Ennerdale/Thorntwaite & Cumberland Beats

Border Mire Restoration Works (District Wide)

Provision of border mire restoration works across the North England Forest District.

Contingency (District Wide)

Lot 7 is a contingency Lot; unless requested otherwise, all suppliers that are accepted onto the DPS will be added to the Contingency Lot. Where there is work that is particularly time-sensitive or outside of the geographical boundaries of Lots 1 - 6, it will be offered under the Contingency Lot to all suppliers via mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055428-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2034 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055428-2025
- 6 Mar 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007242-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JGR333NEX7
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./JGR333NEX7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./JGR333NEX7
- https://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.forestryengland.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

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