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# Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/scarifying-and-mechanised-forest-maintenance-framework-yorkshire-ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Forestry Commission: "Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £460,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 May 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: app.panacea-software.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Forestry Commission](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/forestry-commission-gov-d85)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £460,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 May 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Services incidental to forestry
- **Delivery Location:** UKE
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/scarifying-and-mechanised-forest-maintenance-framework-yorkshire-ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48`

## Before you bid
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- **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/scarifying-and-mechanised-forest-maintenance-framework-yorkshire-ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [app.panacea-software.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.panacea-software.com%2FForestryCommission%2FeRFX-Suppliers%2FOpenReq.aspx%3FrequirementId%3Deb40a0ad-b7c0-4179-bfb3-93258384db4c)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/scarifying-and-mechanised-forest-maintenance-framework-yorkshire-ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48#participate

## Description
Forestry England have completed a tender to carry out a procurement exercise to tender for these works going forward as 2 separate Lots :-
Lot 1 – Ground preparation by scarifying - estimated 30-55 ha/yr to be carried out in the autumn across the entire geographic area of Yorkshire FD.
Lot 2 - Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing, use of excavator, use of forwarder, and other forest machinery as required plus provision of chainsaw operators).
To be carried out across Yorkshire FD.
This framework agreement is awarded for a period of 4 years as a single supplier framework for Lot 1 and a maximum of 2 supplier for Lot 2, with Annual Performance Reviews and a mid-point review point to discuss pricing (i.e. 2+2yr contract)
The total value of these contracts over the entire period, will be in the region of £405k.
Lot 1 Scarifying estimated at £650/ha for 40ha/yr = £26k/yr x 4 years = £105k)
Lot 1 Mechanised Forest maintenance estimated at £75k/yr x 4 years = £300k)
General requirements
Yorkshire Forest District requires suitably qualified contractors who can demonstrate professionalism, experience, and a suitable work profile in Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing and other associated works) and Scarifying.
All contractors must be highly experienced at working within heavily visited public areas. All services provided must comply with the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides Forestry England Health and Safety Policy, and all other relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Scarifying
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 77230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000

- **Contract Period:** 19/06/2026 to 18/06/2030

### Lot 2: Mechanised Forest Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 77230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £300,000

- **Contract Period:** 19/06/2026 to 18/06/2030

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Scarifying (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **RG Blakey Forestry Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-47641`
  - Value: £160,000
  - Date: 29/05/2026

- **Award:** Mechanised Forest Maintenance (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **EUROFOREST Ltd, RG Blakey Forestry Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-115668`, `GB-FTS-47641`
  - Value: £300,000
  - Date: 29/05/2026

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Scarifying (active)
  - Signed Value: £160,000
  - Signed Date: 19/06/2026

- **Contract:** Mechanised Forest Maintenance (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 19/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032430-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-14T09:47:04.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T11:34:38.927Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48