Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc9-a525-7335-a7ca-19defa430424/framework-for-pre-planting-treatment-of-saplings closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for pre-planting treatment of saplings [Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £170,000 Published 12 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 23 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - 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 We will be awarding a framework for the pre planting treatment of saplings, using a closed conveyor system based at our Falstone site in the North England Forest District. ## CPV classification Forestry services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f523-2025-12-12T16:14:58Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f523-2025-12-12T16:14:58Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Forestry Commission: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Forestry services – Wykonywanie usług z zakresu gospodarki leśnej na terenie Nadleśnictwa Rozwadów w roku 2027 · Państwowe Gospodarstwo Leśne Lasy Państwowe Nadleśnictwo Rozwadów · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6e11-7247-bf90-709c7c8a7bae/poland-forestry-services-wykonywanie-uslug-z-zakresu-gospodarki-lesnej-na-te) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – ENTRETIEN DES ESPACES VERTS 2027-2030 · in'li AURA · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6789-716f-b004-7f194a904113/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-entretien-des-espace) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – 26A36F Entretien des espaces verts et des accotements de voirie sur le territoire de la communauté d'agglomération ARCHE AGGLO - 9 LOTS · Arche Agglo · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b49-71e6-82cd-d6549bf866f8/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-26a36f-entretien-des) [Tree-cutting services – Entretien des plantations le long des RD et du patrimoine arboré du Lot · Departement du Lot · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-62cb-726c-9c5a-3390b3f0d471/france-tree-cutting-services-entretien-des-plantations-le-long-des-rd-et-du) [Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services – Servicio de mantenimiento de zonas verdes, huertos de ocio, fincas, campo de fútbol y caminos · Ayuntamiento de Loiu - Ayuntamiento de Loiu · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-664e-73bc-ac60-7389cc4f0946/spain-ornamental-and-pleasure-gardens-maintenance-services-servicio-de-mante) [Forestry services – Wykonywanie usług z zakresu gospodarki leśnej na terenie Nadleśnictwa Kobiór w roku 2027 · Państwowe Gospodarstwo Leśne Lasy Państwowe Nadleśnictwo Kobiór · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f89-72cf-81c4-79e391909df1/poland-forestry-services-wykonywanie-uslug-z-zakresu-gospodarki-lesnej-na-te)