Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-cdaa-73d4-b49d-19e164b2d451/scarifying-and-mechanised-forest-maintenance-framework-yorkshire awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire [Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £460,000 Published 14 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 11 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - 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 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Services incidental to forestry Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48-2026-07-14T10:47:04+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05ef48-2026-07-14T10:47:04+01:00) 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. 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