Forestry Commission Contract Award: Vegetation Management
Summary
The UK Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for vegetation management services across several woodland creation sites. The notice, published on March 11, 2026, details the scope of work, including weed control and mowing, across approximately 780 hectares.
What changed
This notice announces the award of a contract by the UK Forestry Commission for vegetation management services at new woodland creation sites. The contract covers weed control and mowing across approximately 780 hectares spread over five lots: North Carlton, Micklehome, Newball, Cadney, and Clipsham. The services will be performed approximately twice a year.
This is a contract award notice, indicating that the procurement process is complete and a supplier has been selected. Regulated entities involved in government procurement should note the details of this award and the parties involved, Euroforest Limited and TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED. No specific compliance actions are required for entities not involved in this particular tender, but it serves as an example of procurement activity within the environmental sector.
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Award
Vegetation Management – Woodland Creation Sites Central District
- Forestry Commission UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-022070
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1 (view related notices)
Published 11 March 2026, 6:57pm
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Contents
Scope Lots (5)
- Lot 1. North Carlton
- Lot 2. Micklehome
- Lot 3. Newball
- Lot 4. Cadney
- Lot 5. Clipsham
Contracts (5)
- Contract 1. Lot 1. North Carlton
- Contract 2. Lot 2. Micklehome
- Contract 3. Lot 3. Newball
- Contract 4. Lot 4. Cadney
- Contract 5. Lot 5. Clipsham
Information about tenders Procedure Suppliers (2)
- Euroforest Limited
- TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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FCCN004002
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites in Lincolnshire and the Coronation woodland creation site at Clipsham, on the Rutland border, encompassing an area of approximately 780ha across five sites. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot 1. North Carlton
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 220ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot 2. Micklehome
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 160ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot 3. Newball
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 85ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot 4. Cadney
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 165ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Lot 5. Clipsham
Description
Weed control of our new woodland creation sites encompassing an area of approximately 165 ha. This will include spraying around the individual trees and inter row mowing approximately twice a year.
Contract 1. Lot 1. North Carlton
Lots
Lot 1. North Carlton
Supplier
Contract value
- £875,000 excluding VAT
- £1,050,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Contract 2. Lot 2. Micklehome
Lots
Lot 2. Micklehome
Supplier
Contract value
- £625,000 excluding VAT
- £750,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Contract 3. Lot 3. Newball
Lots
Lot 3. Newball
Supplier
Contract value
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Contract 4. Lot 4. Cadney
Lots
Lot 4. Cadney
Supplier
Contract value
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Contract 5. Lot 5. Clipsham
Lots
Lot 5. Clipsham
Supplier
Contract value
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Services incidental to forestry
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. North Carlton
- 6 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Micklehome
- 7 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Newball
- 6 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Cadney
- 4 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Clipsham
- 8 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Euroforest Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQR-1435-WRPR Unit 2 Skidaw House Carlisle Airport
Carlisle
CA6 4NW
United Kingdom
Email: alfie@silviculture.co.uk
Website: https://www.euroforest.co.uk /
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. North Carlton
Contract 4. Lot 4. Cadney
TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDRW-3798-WWQN Penally Farm, Hewshott Lane
Liphook
GU30 7SS
United Kingdom
Email: ben@transformlandscapes.co.uk
Website: https://www.transformarboriculture.co.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2. Micklehome
Contract 3. Lot 3. Newball
Contract 5. Lot 5. Clipsham
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG 620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0300 067 4000
Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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