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title: "Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04982d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04982d

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, based in Bristol, is in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at establishing an Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework. This tender falls under the industry category of services incidental to forestry (CPV code: 77230000) and is valued at £4,000,000. The framework agreement will cover chemical spraying services and manual nest removal to control invasive tree and plant pests, particularly the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The tender process will officially commence with a future notice date on 1st October 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in pest control and forestry services, especially those with expertise in chemical spraying and manual pest removal. Suitable businesses should have competent, certified operators experienced in whole tree spraying using commercial chemical application methods. This framework is an attractive opportunity for companies capable of providing rapid response services for new tree pests and disease outbreaks, which can help secure long-term partnerships and enhance market presence within the forestry sector.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission are inviting expressions of interest for a framework agreement for the control of invasive tree and plant pests, including Oak Processionary Moth (OPM).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We will be awarding a framework agreement for chemical spraying services for the control of invasive tree and plant pests. This includes Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) control services and an emergency response to outbreaks of tree pests and pathogens. This will include chemical spraying and manual nest removal. Destruction of weeds by herbicide applications may also be required. These require competent and appropriately trained and certified operators using knapsack, boom sprayers or other methods of commercial chemical application. Our intention is to award this framework agreement for a period of four years. In addition to planned pest control work the rapid response to outbreaks of new tree pests and disease is critical under eradication or containment strategies. We need a flexible resource of suitably experienced and competent operatives who can be deployed at relatively short notice in emergency situations. Whole tree preventative spraying services will be the primary type of pest control required from the contractors. Contractors could be asked to spray using any chemical approved for insect control. Experience of whole tree spraying is also mandatory; evidence of this must be supplied as part of this tender. To express an interest in this future opportunity, please confirm by following the link and registering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028344-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 18:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028344-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XEQUFFHZ4J
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Services-incidental-to-forestry./XEQUFFHZ4J
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

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