{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f8-2026-07-21T14:00:36+01:00", "date": "2026-07-21T14:00:36+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f8", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG", "name": "Forestry Commission", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PLRM-7846-HGLG" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "620 Bristol Business Park", "locality": "Bristol", "postalCode": "BS16 1EJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKK12" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Sam Harris", "email": "commercial.services@forestryengland.uk", "telephone": "0300 067 4000" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG", "name": "Forestry Commission" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "Interested parties are requested to notify Forestry England of their interest in this opportunity by sending an email to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk and marking their email for the attention of Sam Harris", "dueDate": "2026-06-30T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "054344-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054344-2026", "datePublished": "2026-06-09T14:41:36+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "FCCN004972", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Mulching Framework - South District", "description": "Forestry England are seeking suppliers to carry out mulching and similar services in the South England Forest District", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKK25", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ2", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "5" }, { "id": "6", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "6" }, { "id": "7", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "7" }, { "id": "8", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "8" }, { "id": "9", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77230000", "description": "Services incidental to forestry" } ], "relatedLot": "9" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 2400000, "amount": 2000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "closed", "description": "A maximum of four Suppliers will be awarded a place under each lot. Work programmes with an estimated value below PS15,000 will be awarded to the first ranked Supplier, they will be expected to provide the service in accordance with the prices, delivery times and specifications agreed under this framework. If they are unable to do so the second ranked Supplier on the list will be contacted and so on. Work programmes (Excluding Lot 4/8) with an estimated value over PS15,000 (PS10,000 for Remote-Controlled Machines) will be awarded by mini competition between the five Suppliers on the framework lot. The Suppliers will be notified of the work programme and will be asked to provide a price to complete all the specified work. The work programme will be awarded to the Supplier based on price and ability to meet any specific requirements of the job. An area-wide mini competition (Lot 9) may also be used for work that does not fit the standard requirement of the framework (For example, sites that require multiple specifications of mulching or time constraints that require multiple machinery on site to meet deadlines), or where additional resources or equipment will be required to complete the work programme." } }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "description": "Standard, Tractor and mulching attachment, Purpose built if requested in Area 1 Includes Standard restocking including stumps and residue to 5-15cm and post fire sites Estimated 25ha per year.", "status": "active", "title": "Standard, Tractor and mulching attachment (Area 1)", "value": { "amountGross": 360400.04, "amount": 300333.36, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Steep slopes, sensitive sites, weeding restock sites and invasive species removal (Area 1)", "description": "Steep slopes, sensitive sites, weeding restock sites and invasive species removal in Area 1 Small machinery, fail mulchers and robotic mulchers. Estimated 30 ha per year.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 435600, "amount": 363000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "): Mulching felled Norway Spruce sites destroying any material >8cm in diameter (Area 1)", "description": "Mulching felled Norway Spruce sites destroying any material >8cm in diameter in Area 1. Heavy-duty forestry mulcher designed to process brash, stumps, and woody debris down to very fine material. Estimated 10 ha per year", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 134799.98, "amount": 112333.32, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "24-hour emergency response to assist the Fire Service in mulching fire defensible zones. (Area 1)", "description": "24-hour emergency response to assist the Fire Service in mulching fire defensible zones in Area 1. Tractor and mulching attachment, Purpose built if requested. Bulldozer (Medium to large) with blade attachments that can cut to bare mineral soil. Estimation cannot be given but likely to occur during the wildfire season (March-September).", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 72000, "amount": 60000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Standard, Tractor and mulching attachment (Area 2)", "description": "Standard, Tractor and mulching attachment in Area 2, Purpose built if requested. Includes Standard restocking including stumps and residue to 5-15cm and post fire sites Estimated 25ha per year.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 360399.98, "amount": 300333.32, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "6", "title": "Steep slopes, sensitive sites, weeding restock sites and invasive species removal (Area 2)", "description": "Steep slopes, sensitive sites, weeding restock sites and invasive species removal in Area 2 Small machinery, fail mulchers and robotic mulchers. Estimated 30 ha per year.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 435600, "amount": 363000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "7", "title": "Mulching felled Norway Spruce sites destroying any material >8cm in diameter (Area 2)", "description": "Mulching felled Norway Spruce sites destroying any material >8cm in diameter in Area 2 Heavy-duty forestry mulcher designed to process brash, stumps, and woody debris down to very fine material. Estimated 30ha per year", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 435600, "amount": 363000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Resource and Staff Availability/Capacity", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivering and Maintaining Quality Services", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "8", "title": "24-hour emergency response to assist the Fire Service in mulching fire defensible zones. (Area 2)", "description": "24-hour emergency response to assist the Fire Service in mulching fire defensible zones in Area 2 Tractor and mulching attachment, Purpose built if requested. Bulldozer (Medium to large) with blade attachments that can cut to bare mineral soil. 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