Official UK procurement notice
Vegetation Management – Woodland Creation Sites Central District
Authority: Forestry Commission (Public body)
Sectors: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF)
Published estimate£3,150,000total for 5 lots · £3,780,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 9 Feb 2026awarded 11 Mar 2026
Awarded to EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED5 awards
Contract term 5 yrsends 15 Mar 2031 · starts 16 Mar 2026
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWeed 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.
CPV: Services incidental to forestry
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£3,150,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1North CarltonAwardedPublished value£875,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2MicklehomeAwardedPublished value£625,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3NewballAwardedPublished value£350,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4CadneyAwardedPublished value£650,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5ClipshamAwardedPublished value£650,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Published sub-criteria (5)
- Contract Delivery & Methodology: 20%
- Personnel: 20%
- Communication: 15%
- Price: 35%
- Environment and sustainability: 10%
Published award criteria (5)
- Contract Delivery & Methodology
- Personnel
- Communication
- Environment and sustainability
- Price
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 9 Jan 2026, 12:51 GMT
- Last source update
- 6 Jul 2026, 16:53 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 27 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
FCCN004002- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001840- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602c1Find a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: Panacea
Access & registration note: Free
- Submission deadline
- 9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
9 Jan 2026 → 6 Jul 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published290 days ago9 Jan 2026, 12:51 GMT
- Submission deadline259 days ago9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by241 days ago27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts225 days ago16 Mar 2026
- Standstill ends217 days ago23 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent181 days ago29 Apr 2026
- Latest notice published112 days ago6 Jul 2026, 16:53 BST
Notice history
8 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Jan 2026- Tender notice published9 Jan 2026, 12:51 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published11 Mar 2026, 18:57 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete11 Mar 2026, 18:57 GMT
- Contract award notice published1 May 2026, 09:30 BSTUK6
- Contract award notice published1 May 2026, 09:33 BSTUK6
- Contract award notice published1 May 2026, 09:37 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected13 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published6 Jul 2026, 16:53 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-05: 1 release · 1 May 2026
- 2026-03: 1 release · 11 Mar 2026
- 2026-01: 1 release · 9 Jan 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastAwards 5
Awarded value £2,500,0004 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 2520 from SMEs
Contracts signed 4latest 26 Jun 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · North Carlton1 award | |||
| EUROFOREST LIMITED13 May 2026 – 12 May 2031Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… · Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… · Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… | £875,000 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Micklehome1 award | |||
| EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDjoint award13 May 2026 – 12 May 2031Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… · Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… · Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… | £625,000 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Newball1 award | |||
| EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDjoint award13 May 2026 – 12 May 2031Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… · Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… · Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… | £350,000 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Cadney1 award | |||
| EUROFOREST LIMITEDLot 4. Cadney - This Lot was withdrawn during the standstill period.13 May 2026 – 12 May 2031Amended: Lot 4 Cadney was withdrawn during the standstill period and no contract has been awarded. No contract has been entered into with the supplier identified in this notice in relation to this Lot. The decision to withdraw the lot was taken due to project timing considerations and changes in requirements. The requirement will be considered as part of a future procurement process. Following notification… | — | 11 Mar 2026standstill to 23 Mar 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 5 · Clipsham1 award | |||
| EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDjoint award13 May 2026 – 12 May 2031 | £650,000 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1. North Carlton · EUROFOREST LIMITED
- Signed
- 26 Jun 2026
- Value
- £875,000
- Period
- 26 Jun 2026 – 12 May 2031
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: Performance meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements' · Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables · Health and Safety …
- Performance meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements'
- Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables
- Health and Safety
- Environment
Lot 2. Micklehome · EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- Signed
- 26 Jun 2026
- Value
- £625,000
- Period
- 26 Jun 2026 – 12 May 2031
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: Performance Meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements’ · Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables. · Health and Safety …
- Performance Meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements’
- Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables.
- Health and Safety
- Environment
Lot 3. Newball · EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- Signed
- 26 Jun 2026
- Value
- £350,000
- Period
- 26 Jun 2026 – 12 May 2031
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: Performance Meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements’ · Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables. · Health and Safety …
- Performance Meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements’
- Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables.
- Health and Safety
- Environment
Lot 5. Clipsham · EUROFOREST LIMITED, TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- Signed
- 26 Jun 2026
- Value
- £650,000
- Period
- 26 Jun 2026 – 12 May 2031
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: Performance Meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements’ · Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables · Health and Safety …
- Performance Meeting of the criteria detailed in the section ‘Statements of Requirements’
- Ability to mobilise within an appropriate time frame in order to respond to weather conditions and other site variables
- Health and Safety
- Environment
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · North Carlton | 5final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Micklehome | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Newball | 5final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Cadney | 2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Clipsham | 7final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Euroforest LimitedAwarded supplier
- TRANSFORM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDAwarded supplier
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