Scope
Reference
FCCN004346
Description
Forestry England have explored and managed mineral operations on the nations forest since it was established and wish to continue to develop commercial mineral opportunities across the estate. This must be undertaken in reasonable balance with wider objectives including the production of timber and the interests of conservation and the environment. In promoting the multiple benefits of forestry, we also seek to take careful account of the needs and wishes of stakeholders, including local communities.
This framework covers the whole of England. We currently have more than 40 sites in England, made up of a combination of operational sites worked by Tenants, sites worked under leasehold reservation by Landlords, sites used for landfill and 23 in house quarries.
As an increasingly specialised industry, we recognise the need to procure competent professional counsel to aid us in the successful management of these sites.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £280,000 excluding VAT
- £336,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Justification for not using lots
The requirement could have been separated into Lots based on specialist service, however following preliminary market engagement the interested companies were able to provide all services. Not separating the requirement into lots will lead to greater consistency of services received and mitigate against unnecessary duplication of work.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Framework prices are the rates submitted at tender, and will be fixed for the first 2 years of the framework. Work will be awarded directly to the framework supplier without reopening competition.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 April 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)
22 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 February 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Price | 35% |
| Expertise and Capability of Individuals | Quality | 20% |
| Expertise and Capability of the Firm | Quality | 15% |
| Framework Management | Quality | 10% |
| Sustainability and Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Resource and Capacity | Quality | 5% |
| Administrative Management and Business Improvement | Quality | 5% |
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
Contact name: Emily Coffin
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government