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title: "Mulching Framework - South District"
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# Mulching Framework - South District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f8

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, operating through Forestry England, is seeking to procure suppliers for a Mulching Framework in the South England Forest District. This procurement falls under the industry category of services incidental to forestry and is being conducted via an open procedure. The areas covered include regions in Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, and West Sussex. Currently, the process is in the "tender" stage, with the tender period closing on 17 August 2026, followed by an award period ending on 16 September 2026. Interested suppliers should note the enquiry period closing on 5 August 2026. Contracts within this framework are set to start on 1 October 2026 and will last until 30 September 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry-related services, particularly those with capabilities in mulching, handling steep slopes, emergency fire response, and dealing with invasive species. It's particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a robust framework agreement where multiple suppliers could be onboarded. This enables suppliers to participate in mini-competitions for higher-value projects exceeding £15,000, providing consistent work streams and opportunities to showcase expertise across various forestry tasks. Engaging in this tender could significantly elevate business profiles and expand operational reach within Southern England's forestry sector.

## Notice

Forestry England are seeking suppliers to carry out mulching and similar services in the South England Forest District

### Lot Information

Standard, Tractor and mulching attachment (Area 1)

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.

Steep slopes, sensitive sites, weeding restock sites and invasive species removal (Area 1)

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.

): Mulching felled Norway Spruce sites destroying any material >8cm in diameter (Area 1)

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

24-hour emergency response to assist the Fire Service in mulching fire defensible zones. (Area 1)

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).

Standard, Tractor and mulching attachment (Area 2)

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.

Steep slopes, sensitive sites, weeding restock sites and invasive species removal (Area 2)

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.

Mulching felled Norway Spruce sites destroying any material >8cm in diameter (Area 2)

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

24-hour emergency response to assist the Fire Service in mulching fire defensible zones. (Area 2)

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. Estimation cannot be given but likely to occur during the wildfire season (March-September).

Contingency

An area-wide mini competition 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.

### Planning Information

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068726-2026 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,999,999 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068726-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054344-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068726-2026
  21st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054344-2026
  9th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=7e2face9-6f75-4cac-8ad7-f275fff7eb29
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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