--- title: "Cleaning Services, North Forest District, Delamere and Plant and Seed Supply" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-08-11" --- # Cleaning Services, North Forest District, Delamere and Plant and Seed Supply Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d3.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services in the North Forest District, including Delamere and Plant and Seed Supply Depots. As part of an open procurement procedure, this tender falls under the services category with a focus on cleaning services. The bid submission deadline is set for 10th September 2026 at 11:00 am, with the tender currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties are required to submit proposals through the provided electronic submission method, which supports the use of English language. This contract is notably available in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, such as UKD, UKC, UKG, and UKF, with the total contract value estimated at GBP 1,432,890.00. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those oriented towards large-scale facilities such as forests, visitor centres, and office spaces. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable for participation. With contract periods lasting up to five years, this tender offers sustained business growth and initiation into public sector work. The award criteria emphasise quality factors such as method statements and capacity, ensuring that experienced and well-managed companies have competitive advantages. Engaging in this contract can open up further opportunities within the sub-central public authority realm. ## Notice Provision of cleaning services in our North Forest District, Delamere Office and our Plant and Seed Supply Depot. ### Lot Information Hamsterley Forest & Chopwell Wood Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas Gisburn Forest Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in Gisburn Forest Grizedale Forest Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in Grizedale Forest Winlatter Forest and Dodd Wood Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in Winlatter Forest and Dodd Wood Kielder Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in Kielder Forest (Kielder Castle, Roundabout Toilets, Kielder Depot Offices, Hawkhope Depot Offices and Blakehopeburnhaugh Picnic Site Toilets (seasonal 1st May - 30th November). Bellingham and Mechanical Engineering Offices Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in in Bellingham and Mechanical Engineering Offices Delamere Forest Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in Delamere Forest lasting three years. Plant and Seed Supply (three sites, Lob Slack Vernon Stockton Centre (main office) Abbots Moss & Lob Slack Glasshouse) Daily cleaning of all staff and public toilets, visitor centres, classrooms, office spaces and staff kitchen areas in Plant and Seed Supply (three sites, Lob Slack Vernon Stockton Centre (main office) Abbots Moss & Lob Slack Glasshouse) - Lasting three years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076426-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 11 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,432,890 | | Lots value | £1,432,890 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90910000 - Cleaning services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2026 at 15:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076426-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076426-2026 11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=3bea2f6a-d165-44ff-a81e-a582dbca538e - 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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