--- title: "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069be9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069be9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069be9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069be9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069be9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069be9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069be9.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK, is inviting tenders for a framework titled "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District." This procurement falls under the industry category of forestry services, covering extensive operations such as clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, and small-scale felling across North District. The framework is organised into nine lots, with a total estimated value of £1,188,000 GBP. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submission deadlines due on 22 June 2026, and the award period concluding on 27 July 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, encouraging broad participation. This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry and landscaping services, particularly those capable of handling contract management and delivery logistics. The framework is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in forestry services can benefit from this long-term contract, providing services and earning recognition in the governmental sector. Suppliers will be selected to carry out operations across designated lots spanning various geographic areas in North District, fostering regional economic growth and collaboration. The arrangement allows for direct task orders as per the framework agreement, ensuring predictable and steady workflows for contracted service providers. ## 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/055265-2026 | | 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 | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 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 - 11 Jun 2026 at 13:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055265-2026 - 19 May 2026 at 12:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045750-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055265-2026 11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045750-2026 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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