UK-Bristol: Forestry services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Forestry England, United Kingdom
620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000674000, Email: helen.tew@forestryengland.uk
Contact: Helen Tew
Main Address: www.forestryengland.uk
NUTS Code: UK

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Forestry

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Pre Harvesting Inventory and Preparation Framework
Reference number: FEE/0906

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

II.1.4) Short description: Forestry England (FE) is looking to engage suitably qualified, capable and experienced service providers to carry out pre-harvesting inventory and preparation works on clearfell, thinning and continuous cover forestry (CCF) sites across North England Forest District.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 250,000

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 1 - Hamsterley
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 1 - Forest Blocks - Chopwell, Scaifes & Clockburn, Gibside, Hamsterley, Ravensworth, Slaley, Spen Banks

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9R332XS4A4

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 2 - Rothbury
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 2 - Forest Blocks - Wooler, Trickley Wood, Hepburn Wood, Swarland, Edlingham, Whittingham, Uswayford, Thrunton, Kidland, Harbottle, Debdon, Harwood, Fourlaws, Ross Hill, Quarry House

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 3)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 3 - Kielder Main Block, North
Lot No:3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 3 - Forest Blocks - Redesdale, East Kielder, Castle Hill, Deadwater, North Reservoir, The Comb, Lewisburn

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 4)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 4 - Kielder Main Block, South
Lot No:4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 4 - Forest Blocks - South Reservoir, South Falstone, Humble Hill,Wark, Kershope, Spadeadam

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 5)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 5 - Ennerdale & Thornthwaite
Lot No:5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 5 - Forest Blocks - Ennerdale, Whinlatter, Wythop, Dodd, Isel, Setmurthy, Howgill & Messengermire

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 6)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 6 - Cumberland
Lot No:6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 6 - Forest Blocks - Matterdale, Parsons Park, Cogra Moss, Lowther Park, Ulldale, Scalderskew, Blengdale, Parkgate & Irton, Mitredale, Highstand, Coombs Wood, Dent, Giggle Alley

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 7)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 7 - South Lakes
Lot No:7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 7 - Forest Blocks - Hardknott, Rainsbarrow, Broughton Moor, Claife, Sawrey Ground, Grizedale, Low Dale Park, Stricely, Bessy Bank, Old Hall Wood Bouth, Linsty Green, Chapel House, Whitbarrow, Barrowfield, Eggerslack & Hampsfield

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 8)


II.2.1) Title:Lot 8 - North Lancashire
Lot No:8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
77200000 - Forestry services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 8 - Forest Blocks - Dalton Crags, Lords Lot, Knots Wood, Gisburn, Dunsop Valley, Arnside & Silverdale

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2021/S 000-029445



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: FEE/0906/1
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Lots 1 - 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 17/02/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
D. Birch Consultancy Ltd, 12405663
Richley Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 250,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: FEE/0906/2
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: All Lots

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 17/02/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Barle Valley Forestry Ltd, 09644787
Sunnydale Station Road, Brushford, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 250,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: FEE/0906/3
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Lots 1 - 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 17/02/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
N Smith Forestry, N/A
Malton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 250,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.4)

Contract No: FEE/0906/4
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: All Lots

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 17/02/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Penfolds Woodland Management Ltd, 09187070
Liphook, Hampshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 250,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.5)

Contract No: FEE/0906/5
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Lots 2 - 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 17/02/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Forest Inventory, N/A
Hexham, Northumberland, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 250,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=711463603

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/11/2022