UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Supply, deliver and provide hand over training for a motor grader based in Northumberland, England

Supply, deliver and provide hand over training for a motor grader based in Northumberland, England

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of coextruded polythene bags for tree packaging at Delamere Forest Nursery.

Contract to carry out Principle, General & Special Bridge Inspections throughout Forestry England. Bridges are classified into four groups, A, B, C & D, according to structural risk, with A being the highest. The bridge inspection regime on public highways is governed by legislation, and our in-house standards are broadly similar. All bridges are undergo a 'General Inspection' at a maximum interval of every 2 years, replaced by a 'Principal Inspection' every 6 years. Additionally, there can be times when a further inspection is required outside of these timings, and this is referred to as a 'Special Inspection'. We require an external resource to carry out, record and report these inspections for a number of our category A and B bridges. Work to include: A) desk top study to produce workflow plan with indicative methodology of inspection of each bridge for approval B) pre-inspection site visit for all bridges, including update of Forestry England risk assessments as needed - issue revised workflow plan for approval C) carry out inspections D) report findings E) optional additional structural analysis and design work to provide recommendations for repairs where defects are identified F) optional: call off extra inspections using day rates. 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.

We will be awarding a contract for a project which will outline mammal impacts on trees, woods, establishing woodlands and treescapes. The Supplier creates a Trees Protection Technical Guidance, linking to webpages and case studies, providing a comprehensive technical guide on how to assess damage, specifications and which tree protection option(s) could be implemented. 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.

Works to design, configure, prefabricate, deliver, and install a Modular building Unit (partitioned into CPT & Storage) including internal fitting of specialist equipment to meet a registered Changing Places toilet as set out in BS 8300-2:2018 that meets the needs of every user. All works are delivered full turnkey. The requirement is divided into 2 Lots: Lot 1- Highlodge Lot 2 - Beechenhurst Lot 1 must be completed by end October 2024 and Lot 2 must be completed by end November 2024. 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.

Forestry England intend to re-tender a concession opportunity to operate our established Café in Haughmond Hill near Shrewsbury, due to expiry of the current lease at the end of January 2025. Our expectation is that we will issue a lease for 6 years with a possible extension of 3 years. Prospective suppliers are invited to express an interest in this opportunity and have initial conversation with our West District Operations Manager - Recreation ahead of the tender documents being published this Spring/early summer.

Works include designing and building play spaces, supply and installation of bespoke, inclusive and accessible play equipment on new areas as well as to landscape the immediate and surrounding areas and to enhance, improve, create or remove and replace the existing play offer to provide a more inclusive and accessible play offer at various Forestry England sites across the UK. The inclusive offer should take into consideration those with additional needs including wheelchair users and their carers, those with limited mobility, neurodiverse visitors, carers who may have children of different ages including those in pushchairs, as well potentially offering elements designed with partially sighted individuals in mind or those who may be hard of hearing. The ambition for inclusive play is that it should allow those that want to play the opportunity to play alongside one another regardless of their needs and enabling them to enjoy the space together. The Contract is divided into Lots with Different Start Dates and End Dates: Lot 1- Sherwood Pines - Central Forest District Lot 2 - Fineshade - Central Forest District Lot 3 - Hicks Lodge - Central Forest District Lot 4 - Hicks Lodge - Central Forest District Lot 5 - Delamere Forest - Central Forest District Lot 6 - Thames Chase - East Forest District Lot 7 - High Lodge - East Forest District Contractors can bid for multiple Lots. All bidders will be required to provide details of their capacity and preferences for the lots that they tender for. There will be a single contract awarded to each individual Lot. 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.

Forestry Tree Pre-harvesting chainsaw operations within the main block of Kielder Forest, North England Forest District including Redesdale, Falstone, Kielder and Wark to assist the mechanical tree harvesting programme undertaken by our ‘in-house’ teams.

Forestry Tree Pre-harvesting chainsaw operations within the main block of Kielder Forest, North England Forest District including Redesdale, Falstone, Kielder and Wark to assist the mechanical tree harvesting programme undertaken by our 'in-house' teams.