Tree Planting - Spitfire Wood, Twyford, South Forest District

Forestry Commission

Published: Jun 17, 2026

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the environment and climate, agriculture and food security and rural development 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 200,000.

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 civil works in the environment and climate sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Forestry England has recently acquired 169ha of ex-arable farmland near Twyford, Hampshire. The site is to be planted with tree saplings of a variety of species and spacings, at approximately 290,000 trees over the 169ha. This project is subject to relevant regulatory approvals, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and may be subject to change, 19ha of the site is still subject to contract completion and may not be included in the final contract. Fields have been drilled with low-maintenance grass sward, and planting lines will be marked prior to planting. Trees will be supplied by Forestry England and could be a mixture of cell and bare root saplings. A small percentage of trees will be planted in tree guards in low-density planting. Site is largely vehicle accessible through farm trackways with suitable inside storage barn available on site.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 17, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 057225-2026. 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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £200,000 - £200,000. 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 057225-2026 when communicating with 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 Works contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.