--- title: "Tree Planting - Spitfire Wood, Twyford, South Forest District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Tree Planting - Spitfire Wood, Twyford, South Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b57c.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is actively planning a tree planting project titled "Tree Planting - Spitfire Wood, Twyford, South Forest District." This initiative, categorised under planting and maintenance services of green areas, will take place in the South Forest District near Twyford, Hampshire, UK. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with preliminary market engagement activities scheduled, aiming to assess and refine supplier capacities and specifications. Notable milestones include a due date for engagement responses by 17th July 2026, and the anticipated start of the tree planting project from October to December 2026, with a possible extension into March 2027 if required. The project involves planting approximately 290,000 trees over 169 hectares, with essential stakeholder communication scheduled for 20th July 2026. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing services related to the planting and maintenance of green areas. Companies offering expertise in environmental management, landscaping, or forestry services may find this project particularly relevant given the need for comprehensive planting services and maintenance solutions. With a gross budget allocation of £240,000 for this initiative, businesses that specialise in large-scale planting operations or possess innovative approaches to sustainable land use can effectively position themselves as key service providers in this government-backed environmental project. ## Notice Forestry England has recently acquired 169ha of ex-arable farmland near Twyford, Hampshire. The site is to be planted with tree saplings of a variety of species and spacings, at approximately 290,000 trees over the 169ha. This project is subject to relevant regulatory approvals, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and may be subject to change, 19ha of the site is still subject to contract completion and may not be included in the final contract. Fields have been drilled with low-maintenance grass sward, and planting lines will be marked prior to planting. Trees will be supplied by Forestry England and could be a mixture of cell and bare root saplings. A small percentage of trees will be planted in tree guards in low-density planting. Site is largely vehicle accessible through farm trackways with suitable inside storage barn available on site. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement is to assess supplier capacity for works anticipated in Winter 2026/27 and to support the refinement of the proposed specification and delivery timelines. The works are provisionally planned for October to December 2026, with a potential extension of up to three months to March 2027. These timings are indicative and may be subject to change. Suppliers are invited to complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6SXFBeT5okyMVeR0AnLDvB_QDc99LT9AmDjOgICfQ1RURFpYNVdTOFA4WTA4WUNaUFFYUVNHUVFQWC4u This questionnaire is for market engagement purposes only and does not form part of any future procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057363-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 7 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 07:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057363-2026 - 17 Jun 2026 at 14:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057225-2026 - 16 Jun 2026 at 08:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056426-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057363-2026 18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057225-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056426-2026 16th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6SXFBeT5okyMVeR0AnLDvB_QDc99LT9AmDjOgICfQ1RURFpYNVdTOFA4WTA4WUNaUFFYUVNHUVFQWC4u - 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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