Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Contact
Sam Harris
Telephone
+44 3000674059
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
National registration number
United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Forestry
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Mire Restoration Framework
Reference number
FEE/0935
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Forestry England is tendering for a framework agreement for Mire Restoration in the North England Forest District. The framework requirements include the provision of services for Ditch Blocking and Mulching.
This framework is partly funded by Natural England
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Natural Regeneration Removal
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry England are looking to set up a framework agreement for Mire Restoration in the North of England.
The requirements will be split into two separate Lots for Natural Regeneration Removal (Lot 1) and, Grip/Ditch Blocking and Peat Re-Profiling (Lot 2). The Border Mire suite is made up of 55 peat bogs managed by Forestry England in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust and The Border Mire Committee. They are some of the most important mires in England are noted to have exceptionally deep peat. Because of this it is essential that bidders have the equipment, knowledge and experience to be able to work this type of site.
For Lot 1, the work that can be expected over the duration of the contract will be approximately 29.0 ha of regeneration to be mulched over a structured 3-year project. Several of the sites are designated as sites of Scientific Interest and Special Areas for Conservation.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the tender will be live towards the end of November 2021
Should you be interested in bidding for this tender, please email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Grip/Ditch Blocking and Peat Re-profiling
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry England are looking to set up a framework agreement for Mire Restoration in the North of England.
The requirements will be split into two separate Lots for Natural Regeneration Removal (Lot 1) and, Grip/Ditch Blocking and Peat Re-Profiling (Lot 2). The Border Mire suite is made up of 55 peat bogs managed by Forestry England in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust and The Border Mire Committee. They are some of the most important mires in England are noted to have exceptionally deep peat. Because of this it is essential that bidders have the equipment, knowledge and experience to be able to work this type of site.
For Lot 2, the work that can be expected over the duration of the contract will be approximately 24,400 metres ditches and drains to be worked on over a structured 3-year project.
There is a possibility that additional work may be required under the framework in the Kielder area.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the tender will be live towards the end of November 2021
Should you be interested in bidding for this tender, please email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 November 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./45K69HV984
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45K69HV984
GO Reference: GO-2021115-PRO-19191415