This contract is to fulfil general forest road/ride vegetation maintenance within the South District for Forestry England’s road and ride network. The contract is split into 7 Lots, due to the extent of the geographic area. The contractor can bid on an individual Lot or a group of Lots. If bidding on a group of Lots, the contractor will need to demonstrate capacity to deliver all works required within the selected Lots in the indicative time frame. Only one contractor will be assigned to each Lot.
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)30 Apr 2026WAC-583075
Forestry England are looking to award Seasonal Sales agreements for Christmas Tree Sales at Cannock Chase Forest Centre, Salcey Forest Centre, Alice Holt Forest Centre, New Park (New Forest) and Haldon Forest Centre
Forestry England (acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission1 May 2026WAC-576833
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 60-80ha/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 framework 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).
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.
Forestry England (on behalf of the Forestry Commission)11 May 2026WAC-580638
North England Forest District (NEFD) encompasses Northumberland, County Durham, Cumbria and North Lancashire. The District Office is based at Bellingham, with 7 outstation offices located across the District. The Forest District has an average current annual restock programme of between 750- 900Ha.
Forestry England will be awarding contracts utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of services to facilitate the planting, establishment, and early years maintenance of coniferous and broadleaf restock and new woodland sites.
North England Forest District (NEFD) encompasses Northumberland, County Durham, Cumbria and North Lancashire. The District Office is based at Bellingham, with 7 outstation offices located across the District. The Forest District has an average current annual restock programme of between 750- 900Ha.
Forestry England will be awarding contracts utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of services to facilitate the planting, establishment, and early years maintenance of coniferous and broadleaf restock and new woodland sites.