Scope
Reference
FCCN004346
Description
Forestry England are seeking to establish a framework for the provision of mineral consultancy services.
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 will cover 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.
The requirements under this framework will include the services of Chartered mineral surveyors to provide: estate management; valuation and advice relating to mineral and waste sites on the nation forests; geotechnical surveys; professional services for the active management of quarries.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 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
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 December 2025
Engagement process description
Market suppliers are invited to register their interest in the upcoming tender exercise, highlighting if they are able to provide Chartered mineral surveyors for all or some of the following requirements: estate management; valuation and advice relating to mineral and waste sites on the nation forests; geotechnical surveys; professional services for the active management of quarries.
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)
14 December 2025
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