Planning

Timber Haulage - North England Forest District

  • Forestry Commission

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-012202

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064d61

Published 11 February 2026, 9:30am



Scope

Reference

FCCN004612

Description

Forestry England have a future tender requirement for roundwood timber haulage from the North England Forest District to a new customer.

At this time Forestry England do not have confirmation of who the new customer will be or their delivery location within the UK. This will be confirmed by the time of tender publication and detailed in the tender documents.

Total value (estimated)

  • £3,744,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,492,800 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years, 9 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Engagement

Engagement deadline

6 March 2026

Engagement process description

Forestry England are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the specification of requirements and future tender documentation accurately reflect market capability.

We invite companies to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contracting authority

Forestry Commission

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG

620 Bristol Business Park

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Emily Coffin

Telephone: 0300 067 4000

Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government