UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

CONTRACT AWARDED: FEE/1028. The Forestry Commission will be awarding a contract for compliance and reporting services for the purpose of ascertaining compliance by private businesses with the requirements of the Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002. Additional information: CONTRACT AWARDED. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Forestry England have awarded a framework agreement for the supply and installation of Visitor Counter equipment.

The Forestry Commission require a study to provide evidence to support current and future management of wild deer impacts. Building on previous geographically limited word, this study will produce evidence to quantify the direct and indirect impacts of wild deer on natural capital and carbon as well as economic impacts on: - Forestry and timber values - Other woodland derived products of businesses - Woodland creation and active management, culling and fencing - Agriculture and horticulture including elements such as hedgerows - Deer vehicle collisions including human and material losses - Human and animal health, i.e. lyme disease and other zoonoses - Other impacts associated with deer The study should identify the deer related values from recreation and tourism, associated with deer.

We will be awarding a contract for the design and build of a new timber framed coppice shelter located in Silk Wood at Westonbirt Arboretum. The new shelter will help us continue the critical programme of woodland management and secure the future of coppicing at Westonbirt. The new shelter will provide cover for our coppicers which will enable them to undertake tasks in all weather and allow them to store materials and products associated with the coppice. The Contractor is required to design and build a new shelter which will be made from timber grown and milled at Westonbirt. The shelter will be similar in style to other buildings at the arboretum such as the Silkwood Barn and the Westonbirt Woodworks. The building will be of oak frame construction, traditionally built with a boarded timber roof. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Contract for the valuation of the Nations Forest and woodlands and associated biological assets

Play Area Development at Salcey Forest

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the Whinlatter Café concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause operable at any time after the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft lease is included in the tender documents. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of £6-8million. The lease will start 1st February 2023.

To provide a managed print and fulfillment service for our National Membership pack scheme

Forestry England have awarded a contract for the refurbishment of men's, women's and accessible toilets at visitor centre in Thetford Forest. The works comprise of a superficial refresh of the panels, wash sinks, toilet seats - and replacing radiator and accessible toilet door. Work includes tiling the walls of accessible floor as well as tiling the floor with similar or matching tiles as those used in the other toilets.

FRAMEWORK AWARDED We intend to award a Framework Agreement for the analysis of eDNA and DNA through metabarcoding.

Forestry England requires a contractor to carry out regular servicing and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant at Bedgbury Pinetum Visitor Centre.

Development of a long-term corporate strategic plan.

Forestry England require cleaning services in the Forest of Dean area

Forestry England will be awarding Concession Leases for the provision of a high-quality forest nets adventure product at fifteen sites across the nation's forests. We will award this opportunity through a Lease agreement which will expiry in 2033, awarding a maximum Lease period of 10 years. There will be a mutual annual break point from year 3 of the Lease agreement, subject to 12 months' notice. The annual estimated turnover of this opportunity per site is £400k - £500k

Construction work for art and cultural buildings. We will be awarding a contract for the fabrication and installation of a bespoke timber structure, including supply of all materials.

Forestry England are awarding a contract to partner with an experienced, established national live music portfolio who will take the operational and marketing lead in delivering the Forest Live programme across the Forestry England estate.

Forestry England are awarding a contract to partner with an experienced, established national live music portfolio who will take the operational and marketing lead in delivering the Forest Live programme across the Forestry England estate.

This contract is to provide maintenance for the establishment of planted trees as part of the Pleasant Farm woodland creation project. Involving a range of maintenance tasks which are to be carried out to ensure the best survival and growth of the young trees. Tasks include:- open ride mowing, inter-row mowing, beat up survey of trees, herbicide spraying of tree lines, fence maintenance, hedge cutting and general site maintenance.