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Ground Preparation - West District

Awarded to CD FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD, CFL (Groundworks), DAVE HOCKIN PLANT HIRE LTD +2 more

Forestry Commission(buyer)

Published
Published 16 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 24 February 2026

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Overview

The Forestry Commission has awarded a framework agreement for ground preparation services in the West District to five contractors: CD Forestry & Environmental Ltd, CFL (Groundworks), Dave Hockin Plant Hire Ltd, Derek W Hancox Ltd, and Vallance Ltd. The framework covers forestry restock site preparation including brash and residue management, forest drain installation and maintenance, reinstatement of rutted tracks and footpaths, culvert and ditch clearing, and invasive species mulching, split across seven lots with a total contract value of £5.32 million.

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Lots (7)

  • Wyre, Mortimer and Shropshire Beats

    £760,000Won by Derek W Hancox LtdWon by CD FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
  • East and West Dean Beats

    £760,000Won by Derek W Hancox LtdWon by CFL (Groundworks)
  • Bristol and Mendips Beat

    £760,000Won by CFL (Groundworks)Won by Derek W Hancox Ltd
  • Savernake, Collingbourne and Wooten Basset Areas of Bristol Beats

    £760,000Won by Derek W Hancox Ltd
  • Somerset and East Devon Beats

    £760,000Won by DAVE HOCKIN PLANT HIRE LTDWon by CD FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
  • Dartmoor, Mid and North Devon Beats

    £760,000Won by DAVE HOCKIN PLANT HIRE LTDWon by CD FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
  • Cornwall Beat

    £760,000Won by DAVE HOCKIN PLANT HIRE LTDWon by VALLANCE LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£760,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 January 2026
Questions by
29 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Forestry services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£5,320,000
Award date
30 March 2026
Contract period
13 March 2026 → 12 March 2030
Winners
  • CD FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
  • CFL (Groundworks)
  • DAVE HOCKIN PLANT HIRE LTD
  • Derek W Hancox Ltd
  • VALLANCE LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    20 April 2026

  2. Tender Update

    10 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    16 January 2026

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