--- title: "Mowing Services - South England Forest District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068328" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068328" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068328.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068328.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Mowing Services - South England Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068328 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068328) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068328.json) ## Summary Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is initiating a procurement process for "Mowing Services - South England Forest District," under the industry category of services incidental to forestry, with a procurement status of tender. The contract covers vegetation maintenance across the South District's road and ride network and is split into seven geographic Lots. The process adopted is an open procedure with an active status and above-threshold value. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 26th June 2026, with a submission deadline by 10th July 2026. The contract engages single contractors for individual or grouped Lots with demonstrated capacity, with the contract period extending from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, potentially renewing until 31st August 2031. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses that excel in service delivery within the forestry sector and can manage resources efficiently to meet quality and pricing benchmarks will find this tender particularly beneficial. The contract's dispersed geographic scope allows businesses to secure one or multiple Lots, enhancing their reach and influence within the South England Forest District. The focus on quality metrics such as resource management and social value underscores the potential for firms to position themselves as leaders in sustainable and effective forestry management practices. ## Notice This contract is to fulfil general forest road/ride vegetation maintenance within the South District for Forestry England's road and ride network. The contract is split into 7 Lots, due to the extent of the geographic area. The contractor can bid on an individual Lot or a group of Lots. If bidding on a group of Lots, the contractor will need to demonstrate capacity to deliver all works required within the selected Lots in the indicative time frame. Only one contractor will be assigned to each Lot. ### Lot Information South Downs Mowing Services to South Downs region of the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. Chiddingfold Mowing Services to Chiddingfold region of the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. Solent Mowing Services to Solent region of the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. Isle of Wight Mowing Services to Isle of Wight region of the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. Micheldever Mowing Services to Micheldever region of the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. Ringwood Mowing Services to Ringwood region of the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. Public Highway Works Vegetation Management Works on Public Highway Network adjacent to Forestry England land borders in the South England Forest District Renewal: The initial term of the contract is for 3 years until 31st August 2029. The contracting authority will determine whether the optional extension will be activated for an additional 2 years, with the contract then terminating 31st August 2031. ### Planning Information Forestry England are engaging with potential suppliers to understand the best methods of working to inform the development of the Specification for the eventual tender process and contract(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055238-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | 2032-05-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £422,500 | | Lots value | £422,500 | | 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 ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 12:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055238-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 13:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034276-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055238-2026 11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034276-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=750e893e-91be-49b6-8ffe-886939fcde01 - 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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