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title: "Civil Engineering Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cb6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Civil Engineering Works

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cb6

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## Summary

Forestry England, operating under the Forestry Commission, has issued a tender for "Civil Engineering Works" with an emphasis on construction and civil engineering activities. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key submissions and bid opening scheduled for 22nd October 2024. The contract involves a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and spans across multiple regions in England including the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, and the South East, among others. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure and is expected to begin on 1st December 2024, lasting until February 2029. The estimated total cost for this undertaking is approximately £20 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the civil engineering and construction sectors in the UK. Companies specialising in granular road construction, bridge building, utility service installation, and maintenance work will find this contract particularly relevant, as it requires a wide range of competencies including excavation, drainage installation, and structural steelwork. The opportunity is tailored to be inclusive of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an ideal growth avenue for companies looking to expand their operational scope in regional infrastructure projects. This initiative by Forestry England provides a platform for firms to participate in diverse and extensive civil engineering projects.

## Notice

The Commission requires the following construction activities to be delivered under this DPS: - Construction of granular forest roads - Construction of granular pedestrian and shared use trails - Construction of forestry harvesting infrastructure such as tracks, ramps and stacking bays. - Significant upgrades to existing granular forest roads including grading and rolling - Construction of bound roads and trails - Car parks and extensions to existing facilities - Construction of forestry road bridges - Pedestrian bridges (typically 10m length) - Reservoir works, such as spillway upgrades, significant repairs, etc. - Culverts - Retaining walls (typically 2m retained height and 10m long) - Supply and installation of new and replacement utility services such as foul drainage systems, surface water drainage and water supply pipes and equipment. - Supply and installation of trenching to accommodate utility services such as drainage systems, water supply and electric and data communication equipment, which could be either direct lay or installed within ducting. - Construction of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to manage rainwater runoff. - Other civil engineering construction projects - Maintenance works where these form part of a larger construction project - Supply and or haulage of aggregates where these form part of a larger construction project - Excavation and removal/disposal of deteriorated or unsuitable materials where these form part of a larger construction project We require suppliers to have capability in the following areas: - Excavation and compaction of road and trail formation to appropriate line and level - Drainage installation and maintenance - Soft ground working - Steep ground working - Procuring, laying and compaction of granular materials - Procuring, laying and compaction of bituminous materials - Kerbing - Retaining wall construction - Structural steelwork associated with simple bridge construction - Reinforced and unreinforced concrete - General carpentry work - Install of utility services such as drainage, pipes and cables. - Landscaping The list of work which is required is descriptive only and the Commission may require and instruct works which are analogous to those listed. Typical contract values are between PS50,000 to PS250,000, but there are no financial limits imposed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Civil Engineering Works. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BG4YYD5344

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055832-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055832-2025
- 20 Sep 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030229-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BG4YYD5344
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Works-for-complete-or-part-construction-and-civil-engineering-work./BG4YYD5344
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Works-for-complete-or-part-construction-and-civil-engineering-work./BG4YYD5344
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

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