--- title: "Vegetation Management - Woodland Creation Sites Central District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Vegetation Management - Woodland Creation Sites Central District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is overseeing a public procurement process for vegetation management services across new woodland creation sites within the Central District, located in Lincolnshire and the Clipsham area on the Rutland border. This open procedure includes weed control on approximately 780 hectares across five sites, with tasks such as spraying around individual trees and inter-row mowing twice a year. Key dates for this contract include a planning phase that concluded by February 27, 2026, and a contract period starting from May 13, 2026, to end on May 12, 2031. As of the latest update on May 1, 2026, the procurement is in the award and contract update stage, with Euroforest Limited securing several lots under this tender. The procurement is classified under the services incidental to forestry industry category and conducted using an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry management, environmental conservation services, and related fields. With an emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Euroforest Limited who have been successful in the process, the project allows these businesses to expand their portfolios and expertise in large-scale environmental projects. The contract's extended period and substantial geographical coverage make it an attractive proposition for companies looking to establish a strong presence in vegetation management across the UK. Additionally, organisations focused on sustainable practices and proficient in the technical nuances of forestry services would find this tender highly appropriate to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure long-term business growth. ## Notice Weed control of our new woodland creation sites in Lincolnshire and the Coronation woodland creation site at Clipsham, on the Rutland border, encompassing an area of approximately 780ha across five sites. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040289-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 12 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,150,000 | | Lots value | £3,150,000 | | Awards value | £2,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EUROFOREST; TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 08:37 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040289-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 08:33 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040286-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 08:30 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040282-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 18:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022070-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 12:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001840-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040289-2026 1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040286-2026 1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040282-2026 1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022070-2026 11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001840-2026 9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=4a1575f1-90dd-4dbc-9569-fa831f00685f - https://www.euroforest.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.transformarboriculture.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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