--- title: "Ash and Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal - West District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045337" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045337" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045337.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045337.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)" published: "2025-09-11" --- # Ash and Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal - West District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045337 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045337) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045337.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, through Forestry England, is inviting tenders for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) focused on "Ash and Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal - West District," under the procurement category of tree-cutting services. The services involve the felling and extraction of diseased and dangerous trees posing public risks along highways and infrastructure in the West Midlands and South West England. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender update stage as of 11th September 2025. The overall contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, with submissions due by 21st May 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanised tree-cutting services. It is particularly suited for operators that can provide advanced equipment such as grapple saws and harvesters, alongside manual chainsaw services when necessary. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as the open procedure maximises competitive involvement. The contract promises a stable, long-term engagement, as the contract period spans approximately eight years (2880 days), providing a substantial opportunity for business growth and sector visibility in essential environmental services. ## Notice This DPS is for Ash & Dangerous Tree Roadside Removal across the Forestry England West District. The work under this DPS will comprise the felling and extraction of diseased and dangerous trees that are considered a risk to the public along highways, adjacent to infrastructure including facilities, trails and public rights of way, or on forest boundaries. The sites are a larger scale than individual trees. The majority of work will be completed using a mechanised method such as a grapple saw or harvester and forwarder/tractor and timber trailer for extraction. On some occasions the assistance of motor manual chainsaws maybe required to process the trees. The use of a tractor and winch maybe required for operational purposes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The work under this DPS will comprise the felling and extraction of diseased and dangerous trees that are considered a risk to the public along highways, adjacent to infrastructure including facilities, trails and public rights of way, or on forest boundaries. The sites are a larger scale than individual trees. The majority of work will be completed using a mechanised method such as a grapple saw or harvester and forwarder/tractor and timber trailer for extraction. On some occasions the assistance of motor manual chainsaws maybe required to process the trees. The use of a tractor and winch maybe required for operational purposes. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8PFDX97AW7 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055864-2025 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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, 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2025 at 14:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055864-2025 - 18 Apr 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012613-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8PFDX97AW7 - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Tree-cutting-services./8PFDX97AW7 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Tree-cutting-services./8PFDX97AW7 - https://www.forestryengland.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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