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title: "ID 6292545 - DAERA - Forest Service - Composite Forestry Operations Framework"
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# ID 6292545 - DAERA - Forest Service - Composite Forestry Operations Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - FOREST SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8b1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service, concluded with the Composite Forestry Operations Framework. This endeavour, spanning various forest sites across Northern Ireland, was finalised on 21 May 2026. Key lots were active as early as 24 April 2026, and the framework agreement allows further opportunity until 2030, with an optional two-year extension. The process adhered to an open procurement method, typified by its comprehensive scope across environmental and agricultural services, including chemical applications and site maintenance, impacting regions such as Down/Armagh, Tyrone/Fermanagh, and Antrim/Derry.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the agricultural and forestry sectors. SMEs, in particular, can leverage the framework's call-off structure, designed for ranking suppliers based on the Most Advantageous Tender criteria. This structure favours businesses with the ability to adapt to operational constraints and short-notice service requirements. Companies with expertise in forestry management, forestry services, pest control, and eco-friendly weed management will find this framework an ideal match. The open procedure provides a level playing field, encouraging both established and smaller enterprises to engage and expand their footprint in the public sector environmental services market.

## Notice

DAERA Forest Service established a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) will also use Lots 7-9. Other Departments or branches of DAERA for example College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) reserve the right to join during the period of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Chemical Application - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 2 - Chemical Application - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 3 - Chemical Application - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 4 - Survey and Plot Data Collection - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 5 - Survey and Plot Data Collection - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 6 - Survey and Plot Data Collection - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 7 - Fencing - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 8 - Fencing - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 9 - Fencing - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 10 - Hand Weeding - Down/Armagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 11 - Hand Weeding - Tyrone/Fermanagh

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

Lot 12 - Hand Weeding - Antrim/Derry

Renewal: There is one option to extend for any period up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046901-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | £915,000 |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| Contracts value | £305,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - FOREST SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; DAERA - FOREST SERVICE; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | ENNISKILLEN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT74 4EJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | COLIN FARRELL TREE SERVICES; ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING; FOREST MANAGEMENT SERVICES; GARDINER FARM AND FOREST SERVICES; GORTACLARE CONTRACTS; IL CONTRACTS; L & M FENCING CONTRACTS; MJ HIGGINS CONTRACTING; P MCCLOY CONTRACTS; SCOTTISH WOODLANDS; SEASONAL OUTDOOR SERVICES; VALLEY FORESTRY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231300 - Forest administration services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046901-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027502-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 10:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084199-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046901-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027502-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084199-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Www.elmforestry.co.uk
- http://sos-ni.co.uk
- http://www.ilcontracts.com
- http://www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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