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ID 6700310 - DAERA - Forest Service - TREE PLANTING SERVICES

DAERA - Forest Service · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 08:46.

Opportunity overview

DAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers for tree planting services to carry out afforestation and re-planting of forests across its estate, as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. This replanting requirement contains three (3) Lots which will be awarded in the following county groupings: Lot 1: Antrim / Derry - Planting; Lot 2: Armagh / Down - Planting; Lot 3: Tyrone / Fermanagh - Planting. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots Suppliers can bid for or be awarded. Therefore, they may tender for any Lot they wish. Within each Lot Suppliers must however provide all services / requirements detailed – full details of the services required are set out within the Specification.

Classification

  • CPV03450000 — Tree-nursery products
  • CPV03452000 — Trees
  • CPV77100000 — Agricultural services
  • CPV77200000 — Forestry services
  • CPV77211300 — Tree-clearing services
  • CPV77211500 — Tree-maintenance services
  • CPV77211600 — Tree seeding
  • CPV77231000 — Forestry management services

Lots

  • Antrim / Derry - Planting£400k
  • Armagh / Down - Planting£300k
  • Tyrone / Fermanagh - Planting£1.1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ID 6700310
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below. Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The term of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years, with one option to extend by any period up to 2 years. DAERA - Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of eight (8) Suppliers per Lot, for each of the 3 Lots. For each Lot, Suppliers will be ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) being the 1st ranked. For each Lot Suppliers will be placed on a top eight (8) ranked call-off list which will be used by the end users. For each Lot, the work package based on timescale and operational constraints will be awarded to the Supplier ranked 1st. The Supplier ranked 2nd will be required to deliver in the event of: 1. Supplier 1 having a Conflict of Interest or not having capacity to deliver the work package within the specified required timeframe and operational constraints set by DAERA - Forest Service; or 2. Supplier 1 not accepting the offer of work for whatever reason, or not responding to the offer of work within 2 working days; or 3. Supplier 1 having been suspended or removed from the call-off list. The Supplier ranked 3rd will be required to deliver in the event of: 1. Supplier 2 having a Conflict of Interest or not having capacity to deliver the training within the specified required timeframe and operational constraints set by DAERA - Forest Service; or 2. Supplier 2 not accepting the offer of work for whatever reason, or not responding to the offer of work within 2 working days: or 3. Supplier 2 having been suspended or removed from the call-off list. This process will continue until the list is exhausted. The next work package will again be offered to the Supplier ranked 1st even if they did not accept the previous assignment. Full details on the Call-Off Procedure can be found in 'ID 6700310 - Terms and Conditions for Framework Arrangements'.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
28 Sept 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
18 Sept 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
30 Oct 2026, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.financeni. gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Antrim / Derry - Planting
Description
DAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers for tree planting services to carry out afforestation and re-planting of forests across its estate, as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. This will take place in Antrim/Derry.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
480,000
Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The weighting for this tender will be split as below: 10 Percent Qualitative - 90 Percent Quantitative This competition also includes a number of Mandatory Requirement Award Criterion which will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis. Please refer to 'ID 6700310 Instructions to Tender' document for further information on all criteria.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Managing Health & Safety
Description
This is a Pass/Fail Criterion with 0 Percent Weighting.
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Sustainability
Description
This is a Pass/Fail Criterion with 0 Percent Weighting.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Contract Management
Description
This is a scored criterion with a 10% weighting.
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
AC4 - Total Cost for Lot
Description
90% Weighting.

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
TA1 - Company Experience TA2 - Health & Safety Policy Statement TA3 - First Aid +F (Forestry) TA4 - Training Qualification – ATV Training/Licensing

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
One option to extend by any period up to 2 years.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Armagh / Down - Planting
Description
DAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers for tree planting services to carry out afforestation and re-planting of forests across its estate, as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. This will take place in Armagh/Down.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
360,000
Amount
300,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The weighting for this tender will be split as below: 10 Percent Qualitative - 90 Percent Quantitative This competition also includes a number of Mandatory Requirement Award Criterion which will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis. Please refer to 'ID 6700310 Instructions to Tender' document for further information on all criteria.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Managing Health & Safety
Description
This is a Pass/Fail Criterion with 0 Percent Weighting.
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Sustainability
Description
This is a Pass/Fail Criterion with 0 Percent Weighting.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Contract Management
Description
This is a scored criterion with a 10% weighting.
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
AC4 - Total Cost for Lot
Description
90% Weighting.

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
TA1 - Company Experience TA2 - Health & Safety Policy Statement TA3 - First Aid +F (Forestry) TA4 - Training Qualification – ATV Training/Licensing

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
One option to extend by any period up to 2 years.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Tyrone / Fermanagh - Planting
Description
DAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers for tree planting services to carry out afforestation and re-planting of forests across its estate, as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. This will take place in Tyrone/Fermanagh.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,320,000
Amount
1,100,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The weighting for this tender will be split as below: 10 Percent Qualitative - 90 Percent Quantitative This competition also includes a number of Mandatory Requirement Award Criterion which will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis. Please refer to 'ID 6700310 Instructions to Tender' document for further information on all criteria.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Managing Health & Safety
Description
This is a Pass/Fail Criterion with 0 Percent Weighting.
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Sustainability
Description
This is a Pass/Fail Criterion with 0 Percent Weighting.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Contract Management
Description
This is a scored criterion with a 10% weighting.
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
AC4 - Total Cost for Lot
Description
90% Weighting.

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
TA1 - Company Experience TA2 - Health & Safety Policy Statement TA3 - First Aid +F (Forestry) TA4 - Training Qualification – ATV Training/Licensing

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
One option to extend by any period up to 2 years.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
03450000
Description
Tree-nursery products
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
03452000
Description
Trees
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
77100000
Description
Agricultural services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
77231000
Description
Forestry management services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211300
Description
Tree-clearing services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211600
Description
Tree seeding
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
03450000
Description
Tree-nursery products
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
03452000
Description
Trees
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
77100000
Description
Agricultural services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
77231000
Description
Forestry management services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211300
Description
Tree-clearing services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211600
Description
Tree seeding
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
03450000
Description
Tree-nursery products
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
03452000
Description
Trees
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
77200000
Description
Forestry services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
77100000
Description
Agricultural services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
77231000
Description
Forestry management services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211500
Description
Tree-maintenance services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211300
Description
Tree-clearing services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
77211600
Description
Tree seeding

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
082239-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
28 Aug 2026, 14:39
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
DAERA - Forest Service
Id
GB-PPON-PHJH-3999-HVRY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHJH-3999-HVRY

Address

Street Address
Inishkeen House, Killyhevlin
Locality
Enniskillen
Postal Code
BT74 4EJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0G

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Id
GB-PPON-PVWG-8426-YWXV
Role Details
Construction and Procurement Delivery -Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVWG-8426-YWXV

Address

Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Enniskillen · UKN0G · BT74 4EJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 082239-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·