Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-c7c2-702f-b9c6-dfb5ffc5e542/conservation-grazing-fencing-installation-of-stock-handling-facilities-and-asso closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Conservation Grazing Fencing, Installation of Stock handling facilities and associated works in the Forest of Dean [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £38,500 to £53,500 Published 28 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 28 Oct 2015 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The Forestry Commission (as the lead partner of the Foresters’ Forest Heritage Lottery Funded Landscape Partnership programme in the Forest of Dean) is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of fencing, including mulching the fenceline, and the installation of stock handling facilities. There are two sites which require these works, one at Wigpool and one at Edgehills, which are both on FC land, but being managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust as nature reserves. At each site, the works will include mulching to prepare the fenceline route, erection of the fence and the creation of a hard standing area (total size 70m2) to accommodate the stock handling facilities. The perimeter fencing at Edgehills is approx 1676m and the two compartments at Wigpool are approx 1015m and 737m (but these must be measured and confirmed by the contractor). Please express your interest in this tender to Sue Middleton at the Coleford office by email or in writing by the 28th October 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. ### Additional information: Estimated Value - Mulching £3,500 – £8,500 - Fencing £20,000 - £25,000 - Stock Handling Facilities £15,000 - £20,000 Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by the 28th October, 14:00hrs in order to be eligible to submit a tender. To express an interest please email: . Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date. Read full description ## CPV classification Services incidental to forestry Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d5665ad1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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