Scope
Reference
FCCN003508
Description
We require a Supplier that demonstrates professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting in Yorkshire. The Commission expects most of the work to be undertaken with purpose-built forestry machines deployed within a short-wood system of working. There is a regular element of motor-manual capability required and regular winch extraction to support this work.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,800,000 excluding VAT
- £3,360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 March 2025
Contract dates
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Below £5million Contract - Performance Measures have been included in the specification.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
This was originally part of a competitive tendering procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 where no suitable tenders were received.
Supplier
Dukes and Sons Forestry Limited
- Companies House: 5271426
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJM-3446-MGMP
84 Howe Road Norton
Malton
YO17 9BL
United Kingdom
Email: dukesforestry@gmail.com
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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