Framework for Forest Management Operations (Cornwall, Savernake & Wyre)

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a framework agreement for the provision of a wide range of forest management operations.

The work will be varied but may include: All lots - Respacing - Small scale amenity planting including the use of tree guards and stakes - Beating up - Hand weeding - Brashing and cleaning - Mechanical weeding, strimming / brush cutting works - Clearance of scrub and trees along rides and in areas of open habitat - Dealing with windblown trees - High pruning with pole chainsaw and pole saw - Pesticide application - General site maintenance tasks (such as repair of post and rail fencing, rehanging gates, installing signs etc.) - Collection and delivery of goods Lot 1 only - Small scale tractor, winch and tractor forwarder work for instance assisting with multiple wind blow.

Lot 4 only - Technical fencing (e.g. high tensile wire fences, temporary deer fences). - Pre tariff plots and tariffing.

Please express your interest in this tender to Pamela Wickenden (pamela.wickenden@forestry.gsi.gov.uk) by 1st July 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive.