Scope
Reference
FCCN003145
Description
Forestry England are establishing a framework for the provision of tree safety works in the East England Forest District.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,240,000 excluding VAT
- £1,488,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
Lot 1. Bedgebury
Description
Provision of tree safety works at the Bedgebury site.
Lot value (estimated)
- £74,000 excluding VAT
- £88,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk.
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Kent
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Kent
Lot value (estimated)
- £74,000 excluding VAT
- £88,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Weald
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Weald.
Lot value (estimated)
- £74,000 excluding VAT
- £88,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Wendover & Chilterns
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Wendover & Chilterns.
Lot value (estimated)
- £152,000 excluding VAT
- £182,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Sandlings
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Sandlings
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Thames Chase
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Thames Chase.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Lavenham
Description
Provision of tree safety works in Lavenham.
Lot value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. District Tree Safety Management
Description
Tree safety management activities across the East England Forest District, including:
- remote sites outside of core Lot 1-7 areas,
- large areas with cross Lot 1-7 boundaries,
- large requirements,
- survey and control of Oak Processionary Moth,
- Ash Dieback Felling (using different practices than those used under Lots 1-8), and other diseased trees / statutory plant health notice circumstances.
Lot value (estimated)
- £176,000 excluding VAT
- £211,200 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Orders that meet the below criteria will be direct awarded to the 1st ranked supplier of the applicable Lot (Lots 1-7) without re-opening the competition process defined in Framework Agreement Clause 4.2:
• Where tree safety work is urgent and must be completed within the next 3 months, and
• Where the total call-off requirement is valued below £15,000 (ex VAT)
All orders under Lots 1 - 7 that exceed the 3 month requirement timeframe and/or £15,000 total estimated value will be placed by mini-competition. All orders under Lot 8 will be placed by mini-competition. Mini-competitions will be awarded following the process defined in Framework Agreement Clause 4.3.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Bedgebury
Lot 2. Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk
Lot 3. Kent
Lot 4. Weald
Lot 5. Wendover & Chilterns
Lot 6. Sandlings
Lot 7. Thames Chase
Lot 8. Lavenham
Lot 9. District Tree Safety Management
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 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)
18 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 January 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Price | 50% |
| Environment and Biosecurity | Quality | 20% |
| Response Time and Capacity | Quality | 15% |
| Quality Standards | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A Prior Information Notice was published 29/01/2025 ahead of the Procurement Act 2023 regulations go live date. The purpose of the PIN was to gauge market interest in the upcoming opportunity.
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government