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title: "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District"
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# Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-regeneration-and-minor-chainsaw-works-framework-north-district-ocds-h6vhtk-069be4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Forestry Commission: "Natural Regeneration and Minor Chainsaw Works Framework - North District". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £990,000. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: app.panacea-software.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Forestry Commission](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/forestry-commission-gov-d85)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £990,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 June 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Forestry services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-regeneration-and-minor-chainsaw-works-framework-north-district-ocds-h6vhtk-069be4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-069be4`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-regeneration-and-minor-chainsaw-works-framework-north-district-ocds-h6vhtk-069be4#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [app.panacea-software.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.panacea-software.com%2FForestryCommission%2FeRFX-Suppliers%2FOpenReq.aspx%3FrequirementId%3D50ecf7a7-5070-47a7-8343-e7ff1bdace37)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-regeneration-and-minor-chainsaw-works-framework-north-district-ocds-h6vhtk-069be4#participate

## 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).

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Hamsterley
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £40,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 2: Rothbury
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £140,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 3: Kielder East
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 4: Kielder North
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £150,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 5: Kielder West
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £130,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 6: Kielder South
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £130,000
- **Description:** 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 South area. The amount shall be established...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 7: Kershope and Spadeadam
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £80,000
- **Description:** 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 Kershope and Spadeadam area. The amount shall be es...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 8: Kielder Main Block CCF Areas
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £80,000
- **Description:** 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 Main Block CCF Areas. The amount shall be e...
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

### Lot 9: Christmas Tree Halo Thinning
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77200000

- **Estimated Value:** £40,000
- **Description:** Christmas Tree Halo Thinning is required throughout the whole framework geographic area of North District. The amount shall be established on a call-off to call-off basis. For full information please refer to the Specification document on Panacea.
- **Contract Period:** 27/07/2026 to 26/07/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F045743-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-19T12:55:45.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T12:02:49.307Z
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