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title: "Project K: Creating SHINE data for Low Sensitivity Areas in England - Hertfordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Project K: Creating SHINE data for Low Sensitivity Areas in England - Hertfordshire

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ef

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission recently completed a procurement process titled "Project K: Creating SHINE data for Low Sensitivity Areas in England - Hertfordshire." The project is part of the services category and focuses on enhancing the SHINE dataset for low sensitivity areas, improving the consideration of non-designated heritage assets in proposals for woodland creation. This initiative took place in Hertfordshire, with Hertfordshire County Council serving as the supplier. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold, employing a method of procurement that remains unspecified. The contract was signed on 2nd June 2026, commenced on 8th June 2026, and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those focused on heritage preservation and environmental planning. Enterprises with expertise in creating and managing spatial datasets, and those capable of delivering high-quality data services, would find themselves well-suited to engage in such projects. Collaborations with public authorities can lead to more such projects, providing both relevant experience and potential growth in the public sector. The involvement of a major entity like the Forestry Commission underscores the credibility and potential for expanding a company's portfolio through such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Creating and enhancing the SHINE dataset in Low Sensitivity Areas to help better consider non-designated heritage assets in woodland creation proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072312-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,586 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072312-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072312-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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