Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc8-7eca-71b5-93c7-722856328850/pro005025-works-framework-rural-works pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PRO005025-Works-Framework-Rural Works [United Utilities Water Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-utilities-water-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Nov 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender United Utilities are looking to procure competent rural works contractors. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, aligning with United Utilities' strategic goals. The framework will consist of 6 Lots which include: Lot 1 – Woodland • Tree Work - Arboricultural Services: o Lopping of trees o Crown reduction of trees o Dismantling of trees o Pruning of trees o Felling of trees o Hedge cutting o Vegetation management o Tree safety assessments o Traffic management for tree work o Environmental Inspection of trees o Chipping of arisings o Removal of timber o Stump Grinding o Chemical application o Site security o Hedge Laying o Portable saw mill - optional / potential • Silviculture - Woodland management o Clear felling o Thinning o Selective felling o Felling of trees o Timber Extraction o Timber haulage o Timber sales o Vegetation management o Regen cutting o Brash management o Mensuration o Planting trees o Tree Protection o Chemical application on trees o Traffic management o Site security o Seed spreading o Habitat creation o Coppicing Lot 2 – Boundaries • Rural & Agricultural Fencing o Stock fencing o Deer fencing o Post and rail o Line wire fencing o Wooden gate installation o Metal gate installation o Difficult site fencing o Remote site material distribution o Stile installation o Water gates o Maintenance / repairs o Heli Lift • Drystone Walling o Wall gaps o Wall dismantle o Wall rebuild o New wall o Retaining wall o Associated Fencing Lot 3 – Tracks & Paths • Rural Ground Works Tracks & Paths o Forest road construction o Forest road maintenance o Associated Drainage o Associated Culverts o Stone Footpath Construction o Stone Footpath maintenance o Timber bridges o Boardwalks o Handrails o Associated walling o Car park surface management o Reactive work - Landslips, storm damage etc o Timber / stone steps o Gabions o Retaining walls o Ditches o Stone pitching o Tarmac Track o Concrete Track o Ground Re instatement o Re Seeding Lot 4 - Restoration • Peat Restoration o peat depth survey and mapping o restoration plan development o Groundworks (all) o Heli lift (stone, timber, geojute) o Heli lift (excavators) o Site security o Stone dam materials o Timber dam materials o Peat dams o Supply and plant sphagnum o Vegetation cutting o Reprofiling o Peat condition survey o Bunding o Wildfire Management response • Habitat Restoration o Vegetation management o Wetland design o Wetland build o Reedbed design o Reedbed build o Meadow restoration / creation o UKHab Survey o Phase 1 and Phase 2 Survey o Restoration plan development o Plant nursery costs o Heathland restoration o Site security o Pond Creation o Pond restoration Lot 5 – Farms • Farm interventions o Diesel and Fuel tanks - Installation, Maintenance and removal o Cross drain installation (sleeping policemen) o RW Guttering o Rain water harvest o Biobeds design o Biobeds build o Agri-environmental advice, application help, water audit, pollution control, o Package Treatment Plant / Waste Tanks o Underground Pipework / Maintenance Lot 6 – Surveys • Environmental Surveys o NVC vegetation Survey o Breeding Wader survey / breeding bird survey o Schedule 1 / raptor survey o General bird survey o Peat survey o Archeology Survey - ground truthing o Bryophyte surveys o Wax caps - fungi o Tree Safety survey o Deer impact surveys o Deer census o Drone surveys - thermal imagery o Veteran tree and ancient woodland survey o Bat surveys o Squirrel survey o Species specific surveys o HIA statements o EIA o Ordinary Water course consent - flow monitoring Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Construction work Surveying services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c6-2025-11-24T16:30:35Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c6-2025-11-24T16:30:35Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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