TENDER FOR MOWING SERVICES SOUTH ENGLAND FOREST DISTRICT
TENDER FOR MOWING SERVICES SOUTH ENGLAND FOREST DISTRICT – SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Reference
FE/2026/012
Description
This contract is to fulfil general forest road/ride vegetation maintenance within the South District for Forestry England’s road and ride network. The contract is split into 7 Lots, due to the extent of the geographic area. The contractor can bid on an individual Lot or a group of Lots. If bidding on multiple lots, please ensure that you have the capacity to deliver all lots awarded.
The work involves mowing and strimming of forest roads and rides to maintain access and safety standards. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary machinery, labour, and materials to complete the works in accordance with the specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £507,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77310000 – Agricultural services
- 77311000 – Crop production services
Contract locations
- UKJ – South East (England)
Lots
Lot 1. Hampshire North
Lot 2. Hampshire South
Lot 3. Surrey West
Lot 4. Surrey East
Lot 5. Kent West
Lot 6. Kent East
Lot 7. Sussex
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 July 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit your response via the Forestry Commission e-tendering portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK – South West (England)