Scope
Reference
FCCN004002
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites in Lincolnshire and the Coronation woodland creation site at Clipsham, on the Rutland border, encompassing an area of approximately 780ha across five sites. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,150,000 excluding VAT
- £3,780,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Lot 1. North Carlton
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 220ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot value (estimated)
- £875,000 excluding VAT
- £1,050,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Micklehome
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 160ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot value (estimated)
- £625,000 excluding VAT
- £750,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Newball
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 85ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Cadney
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 165ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot value (estimated)
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Clipsham
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 165 ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot value (estimated)
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. North Carlton
Lot 2. Micklehome
Lot 3. Newball
Lot 4. Cadney
Lot 5. Clipsham
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 35% |
| Contract Delivery & Methodology | Quality | 20% |
| Personnel | Quality | 20% |
| Communication | Quality | 15% |
| Environment and sustainability | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0300 067 4000
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government