Scope
Reference
FCCN003725
Description
Forestry England are tendering for a framework agreement for tree surgery works in the Yorkshire Forest District.
The framework agreement will be split into two Lots, one for the east region and the other for the west region of Yorkshire.
Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Lot 1. Yorkshire Forest District East
Description
Lot 1 - Yorkshire Forest District East
Yorkshire Forest District requires qualified Suppliers who can demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in tree surgery work. All Suppliers must be highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with industry best practice as specified by the Arboricultural Association, Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) Publications, Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides, Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.
Tree safety work could be located anywhere within each mapped Lot within this tender. Work may be required on quiet forest tracks, in close proximity to buildings, structures and car parks or immediately adjacent to busy roads or nearby utilities. The population of the Forestry England's tree stock holding is varied; as such Suppliers may be required to work on any tree growing within the tendered Lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Yorkshire Forest District West
Description
Lot 2 - Yorkshire Forest District West
Yorkshire Forest District requires qualified Suppliers who can demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in tree surgery work. All Suppliers must be highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with industry best practice as specified by the Arboricultural Association, Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) Publications, Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides, Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.
Tree safety work could be located anywhere within each mapped Lot within this tender. Work may be required on quiet forest tracks, in close proximity to buildings, structures and car parks or immediately adjacent to busy roads or nearby utilities. The population of the Forestry England's tree stock holding is varied; as such Suppliers may be required to work on any tree growing within the tendered Lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
All orders are direct awarded following the awards without re-opening competition process contained in Framework Agreement Clause 4.2.
When work in one of the Lots is required, the Supplier ranked in first place for that Lot will be contacted by the Beat/Forester Contract Manager and asked to agree to start work within the required timescales.
Full details of the location and requirements will be provided and agreed based on the framework rates. For the majority of work the Supplier will be expected to begin work on site within 10 working days unless otherwise agreed with the Beat Forester/Contract Manager. However, when work is urgently required the Supplier must be able to attend the site within 4 hours, (24 hours a day, including weekends and bank holidays) and carry out any remedial works required.
The Supplier will be expected to provide the service in accordance with the prices, delivery times and specifications agreed under this framework. If the Supplier ranked first for the Lot is unable to undertake the work, the Supplier ranked second for the Lot will be contacted and asked to agree to start the work within the timescales.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Yorkshire Forest District East
Lot 2. Yorkshire Forest District West
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Price | 60% |
| Quality Standards | Quality | 15% |
| Environmental and Sustainability | Quality | 15% |
| Capacity | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Harris
Telephone: 0300 067 4000
Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Website: https://www.forestryengland.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government