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title: "Woodland, Countryside, and Habitat Management Services"
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# Woodland, Countryside, and Habitat Management Services

Buyer: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048ba8

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## Summary

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Woodland, Countryside, and Habitat Management Services" aimed at establishing a framework agreement to manage and maintain over 28,000 hectares of land, including various types of land associated with water catchments, recreational areas, and operational sites. This tender, classified under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services (CPV: 77000000), is currently in the tender stage with a final submission deadline on 16th September 2024. The framework will be divided into two main lots: Woodland & Arboricultural Services and Countryside & Habitat Management, each consisting of multiple sub-lots. Interested suppliers are required to express their interest by contacting Marta Jalles at Yorkshire Water for the full tender documentation and to access the Ariba event.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in forestry and countryside management. Businesses adept in tree surveys, proactive and reactive tree works, forestry management including planting and felling, habitat creation, and general countryside management will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework agreement offers a substantial contract duration of up to six years if all extensions are exercised, providing long-term business stability. Small to medium enterprises with experience in consultancy, compliance with environmental requirements, and the ability to manage comprehensive projects from concept to completion are well-suited to compete for this tender. Participation in this competitive, selective procurement method can position businesses favorably in the industry and expand their project portfolios within the region managed by Yorkshire Water.

## Notice

The objective of this Procurement Process is establish a framework for the provision of Woodland & Arboricultural Services (Lot 1) and Countryside & Habitat Management Services (Lot 2). It is the intention of Yorkshire Water to create this framework agreement to help meet their AMP8 programme and maintain 28,000ha+ of land, including raw water catchments, recreational land, rural agricultural tenanted land, woodland, and operational land (boreholes, reservoirs, treatment works, etc.). Maintenance of the land via this framework will be through forestry & tree management (including tree surveys/inspections, proactive and reactive tree works, and forestry management including planting, felling, and forestry plans) and countryside & habitat management (this includes general works as well as building and maintaining habitats). The framework agreement is intended to contract for works, as well as management services in order to manage parcels of work from concept to completion. This procurement process will be split up into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Woodland & Arboricultural Services (including Lot 1a Arboricultural Surveys, 1b Arboricultural & Reactive Works, 1c Forestry Management) Lot 2 - Countryside & Habitat Management Suppliers can bid for as many sub-lots/lots as they wish. The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with the potential for an optional renewal in 12 month increments for up to a total term of 36 months, at YW discretion. If all extensions were exercised, the total contract duration would be for a total of 72 months (or 6 years) For access to the Ariba event and full information, including the Selection Questionnaire that we would request each interested party to submit as an expression of their interest, please reach out to Ross Bateman at ross.bateman@yorkshirewater.co.uk by the specified deadline of this notice.

### Lot Information

Woodland & Arboricultural Services

Lot 1a: Arboricultural Surveys The carrying out of tree surveys & inspections across the entire YW estate Lot 1b: Arboricultural & Reactive Works The carrying out of tree-related reactive and arboricultural (proactive) work across the entire YW estate, including call out services Lot 1c: Forestry Management Complete forestry-related management (including scoping, designing, appointing subcontractors, meeting compliance requirements and managing schemes of work) in relation to planting, felling, woodland creation, and related activities The appointed service partner(s) is also expected to perform additional activities, including the management of timber sales, forestry plan delivery and consultancy, and liaison with statutory bodies

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with the potential for an optional renewal in 12 month increments for up to a total term of 36 months, at YW discretion. If all extensions were exercised, the total contract duration would be for a total of 72 months (or 6 years)

Countryside & Habitat Management

Lot 2: Countryside & Habitat Management Complete countryside & habitat-related management (including scoping, designing, appointing subcontractors, meeting compliance requirements and managing schemes of work) in relation to hard & soft landscaping, maintenance and creation of public rights of way, installations and general maintenance, habitat building, creation, and management, and related consultancy services The appointed service partner(s) are expected to be highly competent in managing parcels of work from concept to completion, including inspections of completed works and recording reviews

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with the potential for an optional renewal in 12 month increments for up to a total term of 36 months, at YW discretion. If all extensions were exercised, the total contract duration would be for a total of 72 months (or 6 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038439-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD6 2SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Royds |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 12:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038439-2024
- 16 Aug 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026159-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yorkshirewater.com/

## Provenance

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