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title: "Tree Safety Works Framework - East District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ec1"
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# Tree Safety Works Framework - East District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ec1

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for a framework titled "Tree Safety Works Framework - East District." This tender is within the industry category of forestry services and encompasses various locations in the East England Forest District, including Bedgebury, Kent, Thames Chase, and others. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, and the framework will operate from 10th July 2026 to 9th July 2030. The tender progressed from the initial tender stage on 26th January 2026, through a tender period that ended on 20th February 2026, and completed with contracts awarded on 23rd June 2026. The procurement achieved awards across multiple lots and included significant contracts with Down To Earth Trees Ltd., Urban Forestry (Bury St Edmunds) Ltd., and John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited.

This large-scale, multi-lot framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those capable of handling tree safety works. With a broad geographic scope and a four-year contract period, this tender invites large and small enterprises, including SMEs, to contribute tailored services that align with sustainable forestry and biosecurity standards. Companies adept at rapid response, quality assurance, and competitive pricing will find this framework advantageous for business growth. Additionally, with various entry points across different lots, businesses have flexibility in their participation, fostering increased opportunity for revenue generation and strategic partnerships in the sector.

## Notice

Forestry England are establishing a framework for the provision of tree safety works in the East England Forest District.

### Lot Information

Bedgebury

Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk

Kent

Weald

Wendover & Chilterns

Sandlings

Thames Chase

Lavenham

District Tree Safety Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059029-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,240,000 |
| Lots value | £1,240,000 |
| Awards value | £1,092,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DOWN TO EARTH TREES; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; URBAN FORESTRY (BURY ST EDMUNDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059029-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006735-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059029-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006735-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.johnoconner.co.uk
- http://www.urbanforestry.info
- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=f5a2e136-0c6f-4cbc-ba20-96c36eb45c1c
- https://www.downtoearthtrees.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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