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title: "Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48"
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# Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has completed a procurement process for the "Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire". This initiative focuses on forest maintenance activities such as ground preparation by scarifying and mechanised maintenance across the Yorkshire Forest District. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, involved sectioning the work into two Lots: Lot 1 for scarifying between 30-55 hectares annually, and Lot 2 for mechanised maintenance, including tasks like mulching and tree shearing. The contract has been set as a framework agreement lasting four years, with a budget of approximately £405,000. The process reached its award stage on 14th July 2026. Contracts were concluded with suppliers through a framework that allows direct awards without reopening competition, all under the governance of the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) and relevant health & safety policies. The principal location for these activities is Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with engagements to be performed throughout the year.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth within the forestry service sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) able to deliver high-quality, compliant forest maintenance services. Companies like RG Blakey Forestry Ltd and Euroforest Limited have already been awarded contracts as suppliers, demonstrating the framework's preference for competitive and experienced SMEs. Contractors should possess expertise in working within public areas while adhering to environmental and safety standards. This framework not only provides consistent work over the four-year period but also establishes a strong foothold in the public sector for SMEs experienced in forestry services. This procurement is especially suitable for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within government contracts and contribute meaningfully to sustainable forestry management practices.

## Notice

Forestry England have completed a tender to carry out a procurement exercise to tender for these works going forward as 2 separate Lots :- Lot 1 - Ground preparation by scarifying - estimated 30-55 ha/yr to be carried out in the autumn across the entire geographic area of Yorkshire FD. Lot 2 - Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing, use of excavator, use of forwarder, and other forest machinery as required plus provision of chainsaw operators). To be carried out across Yorkshire FD. This framework agreement is awarded for a period of 4 years as a single supplier framework for Lot 1 and a maximum of 2 supplier for Lot 2, with Annual Performance Reviews and a mid-point review point to discuss pricing (i.e. 2+2yr contract) The total value of these contracts over the entire period, will be in the region of PS405k. Lot 1 Scarifying estimated at PS650/ha for 40ha/yr = PS26k/yr x 4 years = PS105k) Lot 1 Mechanised Forest maintenance estimated at PS75k/yr x 4 years = PS300k) General requirements Yorkshire Forest District requires suitably qualified contractors who can demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing and other associated works) and Scarifying. All contractors must be 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 Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to identify prospective bidders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066024-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 29 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000 |
| Awards value | £460,000 |
| Contracts value | £460,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION); FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF THE 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EUROFOREST; RG BLAKEY FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066024-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050737-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032430-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079971-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066024-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050737-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032430-2026
  9th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079971-2025
  5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=eb40a0ad-b7c0-4179-bfb3-93258384db4c
- https://www.euroforest.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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