Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District

Forestry Commission

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the environment and climate and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Forestry. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 990,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 15, 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 framework agreement in the environment and climate sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

We are placing a framework for suppliers to carry out clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling across North District. This requirement will be split into 8 lots covering the geographical region. Christmas Tree halo thinning operations are covered in Lot 9 and will span across the whole framework geographic area.

Interested suppliers should submit their Tenders through Forestry England's e-tendering portal (Panacea).

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Hamsterley area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Rothbury location. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder East. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder North area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Suppliers are expected to carry out all operations of clearance of natural regeneration, re-spacing of conifer crops, windblow clearance, roadside brashing and pruning and small scale felling in the Kielder West area. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045750-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Forestry Commission

Forestry Commission has issued 85 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 50 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. 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: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Environment & Climate 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 £990,000 - £990,000. 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 045750-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 15, 2026. You have 26 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.