--- title: "National Framework for Woodland Creation Vegetation Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c167" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c167" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c167.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c167.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-07-01" --- # National Framework for Woodland Creation Vegetation Management Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c167 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c167) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c167.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has initiated a procurement process titled "National Framework for Woodland Creation Vegetation Management," categorised under forestry services. This process, currently at the planning stage, involves market engagement to understand the capacity and capability for delivering vegetation management services across various sites in England. The procurement is intended to support a national woodland creation programme funded by Defra. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback and register their interest by 13th July 2026 with anticipated contract activities such as mechanical and chemical weed control extending through to 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in forestry services, particularly those capable of providing scalable and innovative vegetation management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given the procurement approach's emphasis on flexibility and efficiency. The Forestry Commission seeks to explore options for automated or AI-enabled solutions, which may offer competitive advantages for businesses with technological expertise in these areas. The use of a framework agreement model aims to unify operations across multiple sites, enhancing opportunities for ongoing business growth and collaboration within the forestry sector. ## Notice Forestry England is seeking to engage with the market in relation to the provision of vegetation management services to support a national woodland creation programme funded by Defra through to 2029/30. The requirement covers multiple sites across England (currently approximately 30), including both newly planted and established woodland, and includes activities such as mechanical and chemical weed control, row mowing, and invasive species management. Forestry England is exploring options for a flexible, scalable delivery model (potentially via a framework or similar arrangement) to improve consistency and efficiency across sites. The organisation is also interested in understanding market capability, capacity, and opportunities for innovation, including the use of automated or AI-enabled solutions. This preliminary market engagement is intended to inform the development of the procurement strategy and future tender approach. ### Planning Information The engagement will be used to better understand market capacity, capability, and interest in delivering the required services across multiple sites Feedback gathered will help refine the scope, packaging strategy (including use of lots or a framework), delivery approach, and procurement timelines, as well as identify any innovations or risks that should be considered prior to commencing the formal tender process. We invite companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications and the feasibility of our emerging plans. Please register your interest with commercial.services@forestryengland.uk by close of business Monday 13th July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061802-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 13:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061802-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061802-2026 1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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