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title: "Tree Safety Framework - South England Forest District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d465"
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# Tree Safety Framework - South England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d465

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the "Tree Safety Framework - South England Forest District". The contract involves providing tree safety works across various locations in South England, including programmed and emergency work, tree health management works, and tree safety inspections. The procurement belongs to the forestry services industry category. The tender process is currently active, and submissions are open until 25th August 2026. Potential suppliers should note key dates, such as the enquiry period ending on 14th August 2026, and be aware that the contract period is set to start on 1st November 2026, running until 31st October 2030. The procurement process follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture, forestry services, and environmental management. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to compete, as the contract facilitates a framework agreement that enables both direct awards and competitive bidding based on project value and requirements. With a gross contract value of £2,784,000, this framework allows businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the Forestry Commission and gain experience managing diverse forestry and environmental projects across Southern England. The multi-lot setup suits businesses capable of providing comprehensive safety and health management services for trees, offering both scheduled and responsive solutions.

## Notice

Forestry England are establishing a framework for the provision of tree safety works in the South England Forest District, for dangerous tree maintenance and survey work. This includes programmed and emergency work; tree health management works and tree safety inspection work.

### Lot Information

The New Forest, Ringwood, Wareham Beats

Provision of tree safety works at the New Forest, Ringwood and Wareham beats.

Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) Beats

Provision of tree safety works at the Micheldever, Chiddingfold, South Downs and Solent (mainland) beats.

Isle of Wight

Provision of tree safety works in the Isle of Wight.

District Tree Health Management

Tree health management work comprising of, but not limited to: - felling and timber extraction of diseased trees considered a risk to the public or infrastructure - timber stacking - larger scale sites - treatment and/or removal of arisings

Railway Emergency and Programmed Tree Work

Tree safety works in proximity to railway infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070838-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,320,000 |
| Lots value | £2,320,000 |
| 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070838-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070838-2026
  27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=43ae8c87-0922-4934-8625-21cee5a7557f
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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