Scope
Reference
FCCN004417
Description
Forestry England are planning to carry out a procurement exercise to tender for these works going forward as 2 separate Lots :-
Lot 1 - Ground preparation by scarifying - estimated 30-55 ha/yr to be carried out in the autumn across the entire geographic area of Yorkshire FD.
Lot 2 - Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing, use of excavator, use of forwarder, and other forest machinery as required plus provision of chainsaw operators).
To be carried out across Yorkshire FD.
Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 4 years as a single supplier framework for Lot 1 and a maximum of 2 supplier for Lot 2, with Annual Performance Reviews and a mid-point review point to discuss pricing (i.e. 2+2yr contract)
Open Book Pricing would need to be form part of the tender submission to provide benchmark pricing information (cost of fuel etc).
The total value of these contracts over the entire period, will be in the region of £405k.
Lot 1 Scarifying estimated at £650/ha for 40ha/yr = £26k/yr x 4 years = £105k)
Lot 1 Mechanised Forest maintenance estimated at £75k/yr x 4 years = £300k)
General requirements
Yorkshire Forest District requires suitably qualified contractors who can demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing and other associated works) and Scarifying.
All contractors must 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 Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.
To express an interest in this opportunity, please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk marking your email for the attention of Sam Harris.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £405,000 excluding VAT
- £486,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 February 2026
Engagement process description
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to identify prospective bidders.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
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