--- title: "Minor Forest Operations Framework - South District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065829" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065829" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065829.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065829.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-03-27" --- # Minor Forest Operations Framework - South District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065829 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065829) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065829.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently at the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Minor Forest Operations Framework - South District," targeting the forestry services industry. The framework agreement encompasses general forest maintenance tasks across eight geographical locations, including Wareham, Ringwood, New Forest, Solent, Isle of Wight, Micheldever, South Downs, and Chiddingfold within the United Kingdom. Business users interested in providing services in these areas should note the key dates: the deadline for tender submission is set for 28th April 2026, with enquiries closing on 20th April 2026, and the award period concluding on 15th June 2026. The agreement, awarded through an open procedure, has a projected gross value of £3,000,000. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those capable of performing tasks such as respacing, hand weeding, brashing and cleaning, spraying, scrub maintenance, and other site management activities. With a focus on quality and pricing, the framework agreement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusivity and encouraging competitive pricing. The contract period spans four years, starting 1st July 2026 and ending 30th June 2030, allowing businesses to engage in long-term planning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for organisations to secure a prominent role in the region's forest maintenance sector. ## Notice We will be awarding a framework agreement for general forest maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting ### Lot Information Wareham General forest maintenance tasks in the Wareham beat, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting Ringwood General forest maintenance tasks in the Ringwood beat, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting New Forest general forest maintenance tasks in the New Forest, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting Solent general forest maintenance tasks in the Solent beat, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting Isle of Wight General forest maintenance tasks on the Isle of Wight, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting Micheldever General forest maintenance tasks in the Micheldever beat, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting South Downs General forest maintenance tasks in the South Downs beat, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting Chiddingfold General forest maintenance tasks in the Chiddingfold beat, including but not limited to: - Respacing - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Spraying - Scrub maintenance - General site maintenance - Tree tube maintenance - High pruning - Tree felling - Grass cutting ### Planning Information Market suppliers are invited to register their interest in the upcoming tender exercise, highlighting which of the following 8 Lot areas they are interested in: Wareham; Ringwood; New Forest; Solent; Isle of Wight; Micheldever; South Downs; Chiddingfold We will issue a number of market clarifications to bidders that have registered their interest by the deadline after 6th March. Please email your interest to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028730-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-03-15 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | £2,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028730-2026 - 19 Feb 2026 at 13:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015243-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028730-2026 27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015243-2026 19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=fd8683a6-c63f-4295-8fd7-e3f893b0e44c - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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