Legal Support – Renewable Energy Development

Forestry Commission

Published: Jun 16, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Advertising. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 10, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

You are invited to tender for a framework agreement to provide Forestry England with legal services in connection with Renewable Energy developments (notably wind energy developments) across the Nation’s Forests. For full details of our needs, please read the separate specification document. Renewable development presents a new strategic opportunity for Forestry England which will require Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State, to enter into a range of complex legal agreements including partnerships with other developers and relevant stakeholders. Renewable energy development is a highly specialist area, it therefore necessitates access to legal advisers with specific expertise and experience in this sector to ensure appropriate risk management and compliance throughout the development lifecycle.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 16, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 056532-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Forestry Commission

Forestry Commission has issued 112 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 3 countries including Ghana, Zimbabwe, and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, GHANEPS - Ghana Electronic Procurement, and PRAZ Zimbabwe. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Forestry Commission in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,000,000 - £1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 056532-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.