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title: "Forestry Planting and Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066665"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Forestry Planting and Maintenance Service

Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066665

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## Summary

Severn Trent Water Limited, a private utility company based in Coventry, is in the planning stages of procuring Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services. The procurement is open under the tag "planning" with the tender titled "Forestry Planting and Maintenance Service". The work will span the Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, and Lake Vyrnwy in Wales, potentially extending to other areas within the Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy sectors as per requirement. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 10th March 2026, with interested parties invited to express their interest by 1st April 2026. Businesses can anticipate the tender process advancing by 9th April 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents excellent potential for growth for businesses specializing in forestry services. With a projected gross contract value of £11.4 million, and a framework agreement in place, SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process welcomes small to medium enterprises. The contract period starts on 1st October 2026 and can extend until 30th September 2036, offering long-term engagement. Companies with expertise in forestry planting and maintenance, especially those familiar with regional regulatory requirements, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, fostering continued expansion in the utilities service sector within the UK.

## Notice

The Supplier/s awarded to the Framework will be required to provide Forestry Planting and Maintenance Services across the Midlands; Upper Derwent Valley (Derbyshire) and Lake Vyrnwy (Wales). They may also be required to carry out other related services in the Severn Trent Area and Hafren Dyfrdwy area.

### Planning Information

Please find attached a contact form for expressing your interest in this opportunity. 
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMU8J3nARPjtBrs-NvUxybTZUNU5IUENRRjVDTkpFSEdITDYxOENBV1NYMC4u&route=shorturl

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021362-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2LZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Ponciau |
| Westminster constituency | Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021362-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021362-2026
  10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.severntrent.com
- https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMU8J3nARPjtBrs-NvUxybTZUNU5IUENRRjVDTkpFSEdITDYxOENBV1NYMC4u&route=shorturl
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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