Scope
Reference
FCCN004449
Description
Forestry England intend to award a framework agreement for general forest maintenance tasks which will included but is not limited to:
- Respacing
- Hand weeding
- Brashing and cleaning
- Spraying (hand and mechanical)
- Scrub maintenance
We intend to divide the frameworkt into 8 geographical Lots: Wareham; Ringwood; New Forest; Solent; Isle of Wight; Micheldever; South Downs; Chiddingfold
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 March 2026
Engagement process description
Market suppliers are invited to register their interest in the upcoming tender exercise, highlighting which of the following 8 Lot areas they are interested in: Wareham; Ringwood; New Forest; Solent; Isle of Wight; Micheldever; South Downs; Chiddingfold
We will issue a number of market clarifications to bidders that have registered their interest by the deadline after 6th March.
Please email your interest to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 March 2026
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