--- title: "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069be7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069be7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069be7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069be7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-05-19" --- # Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069be7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069be7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069be7.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission has announced a tender for the "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework" for the North District, focusing on forestry services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 15th June 2026. Enquiries must be made by 3rd June 2026. This framework is structured around nine lots, including specific locations such as Hamsterley, Rothbury, and Kielder. The total contract value is estimated at £1,188,000. The commissioning will be conducted using an open procedure, allowing for wide participation. The framework agreement does not require reopening competition, awarding directly based on predefined criteria. Businesses can anticipate contracts commencing on 27th July 2026 and running until 26th July 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are eligible and encouraged to apply. Companies specialising in forestry services, including natural regeneration, windblow clearance, and tree thinning operations, would greatly benefit by participating in this procurement. The contract's division into several lots offers businesses of various sizes the flexibility to bid on specific segments of the work, enhancing their chances of securing a portion of the framework. The Forestry Commission, acting as a public authority under sub-central government classification, aims to foster sustainable forest management and is committed to enhancing social value through this procurement. ## Notice We are placing a framework for suppliers to carry out clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling across North District. This requirement will be split into 8 lots covering the geographical region. Christmas Tree halo thinning operations are covered in Lot 9 and will span across the whole framework geographic area. Interested suppliers should submit their Tenders through Forestry England's e-tendering portal (Panacea). ### Lot Information Hamsterley Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Hamsterley area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Rothbury Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Rothbury location. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Kielder East Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder East. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Kielder North Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder North area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Kielder West Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder West area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Kielder South Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder South area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Kershope and Spadeadam Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kershope and Spadeadam area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Kielder Main Block CCF Areas Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder Main Block CCF Areas. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. Christmas Tree Halo Thinning Christmas Tree Halo Thinning is required throughout the whole framework geographic area of North District. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045747-2026 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £990,000 | | Lots value | £990,000 | | 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 - 19 May 2026 at 12:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045747-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045747-2026 19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=50ecf7a7-5070-47a7-8343-e7ff1bdace37 - 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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