---
title: "Pre-Harvesting Chainsaw Operations Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a0e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a0e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2024-05-16"
---

# Pre-Harvesting Chainsaw Operations Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a0e

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, represented by Forestry England, has issued a tender for the provision of Pre-Harvesting Chainsaw Operations Framework services in Kielder Forest, North England. This tender falls under the industry category of timber harvesting services and has a total value of £400,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline for bids is on 17th June 2024.

This opportunity to provide chainsaw operations presents a chance for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in forestry-related activities and contribute to sustainable forest management. Companies with expertise in timber harvesting services and experience in working with forestry organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to support the mechanical tree harvesting programme in Kielder Forest and its surrounding areas.

## Notice

Forestry Tree Pre-harvesting chainsaw operations within the main block of Kielder Forest, North England Forest District including Redesdale, Falstone, Kielder and Wark to assist the mechanical tree harvesting programme undertaken by our 'in-house' teams.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Forestry Commission requires Tree Pre-harvesting Chainsaw Operational works to be carried out on tree harvesting sites within the main block of Kielder Forest, North England Forest District, to assist the mechanical tree harvesting programme undertaken by our 'in-house' teams. The necessity and volume of this work will be dictated by site specific conditions and will be coordinated by both the Harvesting and Marketing (H&M) Forester and H&M Supervisor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015556-2024 |
| 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 | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015556-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WM8KU8E3P6
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Timber-harvesting-services./WM8KU8E3P6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Timber-harvesting-services./WM8KU8E3P6

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