---
title: "Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework - Thetford Forest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c2c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework - Thetford Forest

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c2c

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is overseeing a procurement process titled "Low Loader Transport of Forestry Machinery Framework - Thetford Forest" focused on the transportation of forestry vehicles. This open competition under the services category allows for hiring goods-transport vehicles with drivers, primarily operating within Thetford Forest, with possible extensions further afield in the UK region coded as UKH1. The procurement is in the tender stage, reflecting active engagement from the contracting authority. Key dates include the enquiry period end on 30th September 2025, and the deadline for tender submissions on 7th October 2025. With a framework agreement allowing up to two participants, this procurement is positioned as a below-threshold opportunity with an estimated contract value of £90,000 gross, translating to £75,000 in net terms.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services requiring heavy-duty machinery. It is especially suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its framework agreement structure favouring direct awards within a defined methodology, encouraging quick and efficient service provision. Companies adept in logistics solutions capable of handling vehicles up to 65-tonne payloads will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Furthermore, it offers a potential four-year contract period, ending in October 2029, supporting stability and long-term planning for successful bidders. The award criteria balance quality and pricing, ensuring a fair competition environment while maintaining high standards in service delivery.

## Notice

This Framework agreement covers the transportation of in-house fleet forestry vehicles around Thetford Forest and occasionally further afield. This requires machinery of the correct specification to load and transport such heavy machinery. This includes full rear steer low loaders up to 65 tonne pay load and semi low-loaders up 45 tonne pay load which are required at short notice to transport Forestry England forest harvesting machinery to site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057305-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057305-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057305-2025
  17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/forestrycommission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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