---
title: "Historic Environment SLA - CFD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06857f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Historic Environment SLA - CFD

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06857f

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has completed an award for the contract titled "Historic Environment SLA - CFD," aimed at supporting operational activities and functions within the Central Forest District. This procurement falls under the services category and involved archaeological services as specified in CPV code 71351914. The contract was awarded to COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED on 15 March 2026, with a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Located in the UK, specifically in Bristol for the Commission and Cirencester for the appointed supplier, the endeavour adheres to UK Forestry Standards and other legal frameworks, indicating a structured approach to preserving historical environments.

This tender opens opportunities for enterprises specialising in archaeological services, particularly those capable of contributing to environmental conservation efforts. Organisations with expertise in handling projects tied to historical preservation in natural landscapes could greatly benefit from similar endeavours. Companies with a strong background in planning and executing comprehensive archaeological studies, particularly large-scale vendors, are well-positioned to compete in procuring such contracts with sub-central government authorities like the Forestry Commission.

## Notice

To undertake work relating to the historic environment and in support of operational activity and other functions of Forestry England within Central Forest District, and in line with the relevant sections of the UK Forestry Standard and the National Planning Policy Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035284-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035284-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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