Scope
Reference
FCCN003849
Description
We are looking for a Supplier that demonstrates professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Direct Production (DP) Harvesting. The Supplier should be highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides, The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.
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 requirement for some motor-manual working and occasional winch extraction to support this work.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,700,000 excluding VAT
- £3,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 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)
10 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Schedule | Price | 60% |
| Method of doing work & monitoring objectives | Quality | 15% |
| Capacity & continuity | Quality | 10% |
| Environmental sensitivities & impact | Quality | 10% |
| Sharing data | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government