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Mineral Consultancy Framework

Forestry Commission

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
280000.0 GBP
Gross: 336000.0 GBP
Published
12 Feb 2026, 14:44
Deadline
07 Apr 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Forestry England have explored and managed mineral operations on the nations forest since it was established and wish to continue to develop commercial mineral opportunities across the estate. This must be undertaken in reasonable balance with wider objectives including the production of timber and the interests of conservation and the environment. In promoting the multiple benefits of forestry, we also seek to take careful account of the needs and wishes of stakeholders, including local communities. This framework covers the whole of England. We currently have more than 40 sites in England, made up of a combination of operational sites worked by Tenants, sites worked under leasehold reservation by Landlords, sites used for landfill and 23 in house quarries. As an increasingly specialised industry, we recognise the need to procure competent professional counsel to aid us in the successful management of these sites.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012983-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 280,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 336,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-06-13T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Expertise and Capability of the Firm (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Expertise and Capability of Individuals (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Resource and Capacity (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Framework Management (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Administrative Management and Business Improvement (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability and Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (35%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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