Buyer Name: Forestry Commission
Buyer Address: 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UKK12, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Emily Coffin
Contact Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Telephone: 0300 067 4000
Framework for Tree Safety Works - East England Forest District
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
1240000.0 GBP
Gross: 1488000.0 GBP
1240000.0 GBP
Gross: 1488000.0 GBP
Published
26 Jan 2026, 14:57
26 Jan 2026, 14:57
Deadline
20 Feb 2026, 12:00
20 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
77200000 - Forestry services
77200000 - Forestry services
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
Forestry England are establishing a framework for the provision of tree safety works in the East England Forest District.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006735-2026
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Lots
Lot Title: Bedgebury
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works at the Bedgebury site.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 74,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 88,800.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Thetford Main Block/North Norfolk.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 400,000.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 480,000.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Kent
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Kent
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 74,000.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 88,800.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Weald
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Weald.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 74,000.00
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 88,800.00
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 4 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Wendover & Chilterns
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Wendover & Chilterns.
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 152,000.00
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 182,400.00
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 5 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Sandlings
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Sandlings
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 200,000.00
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000.00
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 6 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 6 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Thames Chase
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Thames Chase.
Lot 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Value: GBP 50,000.00
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000.00
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 7 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 7 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: Lavenham
Lot Description: Provision of tree safety works in Lavenham.
Lot 8 Status: active
Lot 8 Value: GBP 40,000.00
Lot 8 Value (Gross): GBP 48,000.00
Lot 8 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 8 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 8 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 8 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 8 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 8 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 8 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
Lot Title: District Tree Safety Management
Lot Description: Tree safety management activities across the East England Forest District, including: - remote sites outside of core Lot 1-7 areas, - large areas with cross Lot 1-7 boundaries, - large requirements, - survey and control of Oak Processionary Moth, - Ash Dieback Felling (using different practices than those used under Lots 1-8), and other diseased trees / statutory plant health notice circumstances.
Lot 9 Status: active
Lot 9 Value: GBP 176,000.00
Lot 9 Value (Gross): GBP 211,200.00
Lot 9 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 9 Contract End: 2030-03-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 9 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 9 Award Criterion (quality): Response Time and Capacity (15%)
Lot 9 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Standards (15%)
Lot 9 Award Criterion (quality): Environment and Biosecurity (20%)
Lot 9 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)
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