Official UK procurement notice
Mowing Services - South England Forest District
Authority: Forestry Commission (Public body)
Sectors: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: South East (UKJ)
Published estimate£422,500envelope for 7 lots · £507,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 10 Jul 2026awarded 17 Sept 2026
Awarded to General Farming & Contracting Ltd, Upton Specialised Tree Services Ltd7 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Aug 2029 · up to 31 Aug 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis contract is to fulfil general forest road/ride vegetation maintenance within the South District for Forestry England’s road and ride network. The contract is split into 7 Lots, due to the extent of the geographic area. The contractor can bid on an individual Lot or a group of Lots. If bidding on a group of Lots, the contractor will need to demonstrate capacity to deliver all works required within the selected Lots in the indicative time frame. Only one contractor will be assigned to each Lot.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 May 2032, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Services incidental to forestry
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published value (£422,500 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1South DownsAwardedRenewalPublished value£100,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2ChiddingfoldAwardedRenewalPublished value£80,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3SolentAwardedRenewalPublished value£40,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Isle of WightAwardedRenewalPublished value£70,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5MicheldeverAwardedRenewalPublished value£50,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6RingwoodAwardedRenewalPublished value£32,500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7Public Highway WorksAwardedRenewalPublished value£50,000
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 7 lots
Published sub-criteria (4)
- Resource: 35%
- Communication and Contract Management: 15%
- Pricing: 35%
- Social Value: 15%
Published award criteria (4)
- Resource
- Communication and Contract Management
- Social Value
- Pricing
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, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 May 2032
- First published
- 15 Apr 2026, 14:29 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Oct 2026, 20:35 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 11 Aug 2026
- Authority reference
FCCN002947- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-055238- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068328Find a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: Panacea
Access & registration note: Free
- Submission deadline
- 10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
15 Apr 2026 → 8 Oct 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published184 days ago15 Apr 2026, 14:29 BST
- Market engagement169 days ago30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Forestry England are engaging with potential suppliers to understand the best methods of working to inform the development of the Specification for the eventual tender process and contract(s).
- Next notice expected168 days ago1 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published127 days ago11 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
- Clarification questions by112 days ago26 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline98 days ago10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by66 days ago11 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts46 days ago1 Sept 2026
- Assessment summaries sent30 days ago17 Sept 2026
- Latest notice published8 days ago8 Oct 2026, 20:35 BST
Notice history
12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Apr 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published15 Apr 2026, 14:29 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published11 Jun 2026, 13:56 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £422,50011 Jun 2026, 13:56 BSTwas £300,500
- Status changed to active11 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
- Procurement method changed11 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
- Deadline published: 10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST11 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
- Contract award notice published14 Sept 2026, 15:58 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete14 Sept 2026, 15:58 BST
- Contract award notice published17 Sept 2026, 13:25 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected25 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract signature expected30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published8 Oct 2026, 20:35 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-06: 1 release · 11 Jun 2026
- 2026-04: 1 release · 15 Apr 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastAwards 7
Awarded value £422,5007 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 3333 from SMEs
Contracts signed 7latest 1 Oct 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · South Downs1 award | |||
| Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £100,000 | 14 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Chiddingfold1 award | |||
| Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £80,000 | 14 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Solent1 award | |||
| Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £40,000 | 14 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Isle of Wight1 award | |||
| General Farming & Contracting LtdSME, Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSMEjoint award1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £70,000 | 17 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Micheldever1 award | |||
| Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £50,000 | 14 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Ringwood1 award | |||
| Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £32,500 | 14 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Public Highway Works1 award | |||
| Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years. · Amended: Successful supplier for Contract 4 - Isle of Wight has, since issuing of the Assessment Summary, withdrawn their tender from consideration. This contract will now be awarded to the secondary supplier who submitted a tender for this Lot. Revised Assessment Summaries have been issued to the parties who submitted a tender for the specific Lot and the standstill period has been updated. | £50,000 | 14 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
South Downs · Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £100,000
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
8 agreed KPIs: Communication 1 · Communication 2 · Communication 3 …
- Communication 1, Measure - Supplier to attend meetings on request of Forestry England Target - 100% attendance of meetings when required
- Communication 2, Measure - Supplier to send text message when arriving on site and leaving site Target - >95% on-time return rate in all documentation.
- Communication 3, Measure - Supplier to agree the works schedule in advance with the Forestry England Contract Manager and discuss any proposed alterations to the agreed schedule with them at least 3 working days before the scheduled work is due to take place Target - 100% agreement of schedule in advance and on time notification of proposed schedule changes
- Communication 4, Measure - Supplier to inform Forestry England Contract Manager of any breakdowns of machinery while on site Target - 100% notification of breakdowns immediately after occurrence
- Performance 1, Measure - Supplier conforms to specification of required works, including; no areas missed on maps provided, grass is cut to the specified length Target - 95% conformity to specification
- Performance 2, Measure - Supplier to adhere to the schedule agreed and attend site for work when expected Target - 95% adherence to agreed schedule
- Health & Safety 1, Measure - Health & Safety incidents Target - Any H&S incidents are to be reported to the contract manager within 2-hours of the incident occurring
- Health & Safety 2, Measure - Biosecurity and fuel incidents Target - Any biosecurity or fuel related incidents are to be reported immediately to the Supplier manager
Chiddingfold · Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £80,000
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
3 agreed KPIs: As Contract 1 · As Contract 1 · As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
Solent · Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £40,000
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2029 · up to 1 Oct 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
3 agreed KPIs: As Contract 1 · As Contract 1 · As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
Isle of Wight · General Farming & Contracting LtdSME, Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £70,000
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
3 agreed KPIs: As Contract 1 · As Contract 1 · As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
Micheldever · Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £50,000
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
3 agreed KPIs: As Contract 1 · As Contract 1 · As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
- As Contract 1
Ringwood · Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £32,500
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
Public Highway Works · Upton Specialised Tree Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- £50,000
- Period
- 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Therefore the maximum length of this contract will be 5 years.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · South Downs | 6final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Chiddingfold | 6final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Solent | 5final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Isle of Wight | 2final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Micheldever | 5final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Ringwood | 3final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Public Highway Works | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- GENERAL FARMING AND CONTRACTING GFC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Upton Specialised Tree Services LimitedAwarded supplier
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