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title: "Direct Production Harvesting - Kielder South"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a77a"
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# Direct Production Harvesting - Kielder South

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a77a

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Direct Production Harvesting – Kielder South" is being conducted by the Forestry Commission, a public authority under the sub-central government category, located at Bristol Business Park in the UK. The process is in the award stage, with a contract already signed on 15th January 2026, and it has been awarded to TPH LTD, an SME located in Northumberland, UK. The contract value is £2,700,000 (excluding VAT), with a procurement period from 1st April 2026 to 30th March 2030. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, under the legal basis 2023/54 of the UK legislation, and is primarily focused on logging services, requiring adherence to multiple safety and environmental standards. The services are to be delivered primarily in the region denoted as UKC2.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with experience in direct production harvesting. The work involves using purpose-built forestry machines and implementing operations in public and environmentally sensitive areas, which suggests a demand for skills in both machine operation and environmental management. Companies experienced in providing services that comply with industry safety and environmental standards would be well-suited to seek potential collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with TPH LTD. Additionally, with a long contract period until 2030, this contract offers a stable business opportunity with the potential for sustained revenue growth.

## Notice

The Supplier demonstrates professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting. The Supplier is highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides, The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation. The Commission expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular requirement for some motor-manual working and occasional winch extraction to support this work. The Commission may at our sole discretion consider alternative systems that are demonstrated to be fully compliant with this specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005105-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TPH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77210000 - Logging services
- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005105-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081841-2025
- 3 Oct 2025 at 08:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061978-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005105-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081841-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061978-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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