DAERA - Forest Service - GROUND PREPARATION ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service · Central government
In brief
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service awarded grounds maintenance work to Elm Forestry and Landscaping Ltd, P McCloy Contracts and Leslie McGuckin and 10 others on 21 April 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,700,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 19 February 2026.
It is split into 12 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – Down/Armagh 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites on Forest Service establishment sites in Down/Armagh. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £200,000 |
| Lot 2 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – Antrim/Derry 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites on Forest Service establishment sites in Antrim/Derry. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £300,000 |
| Lot 3 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – East Fermanagh/Tyrone 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites on Forest Service establishment sites in East Fermanagh/Tyrone. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £400,000 |
| Lot 4 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – West Fermanagh 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites on Forest Service establishment sites in West Fermanagh. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £400,000 |
| Lot 5 - Mulching - Down/Armagh 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out Mulching on Forest Service establishment sites in Down/Armagh. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £20,000 |
| Lot 6 – Mulching – Antrim/Derry 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out Mulching on Forest Service establishment sites in Antrim/Derry. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £20,000 |
| Lot 7 - Mulching - East Fermanagh/Tyrone 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out Mulching on Forest Service establishment sites in East Fermanagh/Tyrone. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £80,000 |
| Lot 8 - Mulching - West Fermanagh 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out Mulching on Forest Service establishment sites in West Fermanagh. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £30,000 |
| Lot 9 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – Down/Armagh 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Peatland or other sites on Forest Service establishment sites in Down/Armagh. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Lot 10 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – Antrim/Derry 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Peatland or other sites on Forest Service establishment sites in Antrim/Derry. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Lot 11 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – East Fermanagh/Tyrone 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Peatland or other sites on Forest Service establishment sites in East Fermanagh/Tyrone. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £100,000 |
| Lot 12 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – West Fermanagh 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2028 What this lot coversDAERA Forest Service are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint a list of Suppliers to carry out ground preparation of Peatland or other sites on Forest Service establishment sites in West Fermanagh. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Forestry and Landscaping Ltd (SME) P McCloy Contracts (SME) Leslie McGuckin (SME) Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) H Wilson & Sons Limited (SME) 10 bids received | Lot 1 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – Down/Armagh | £200,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) Brown Brothers (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 10 bids received | Lot 10 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – Antrim/Derry | £50,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) M & A Mc Manus (SME) 10 bids received | Lot 11 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – East Fermanagh/Tyrone | £100,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| J&K Contracts Ltd Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 9 bids received | Lot 12 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – West Fermanagh | £50,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Elm Forestry and Landscaping Ltd (SME) Leslie McGuckin (SME) Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) Brown Brothers (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 13 bids received | Lot 2 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – Antrim/Derry | £300,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| J&K Contracts Ltd Leslie McGuckin (SME) Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) M & A Mc Manus (SME) 13 bids received | Lot 3 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – East Fermanagh/Tyrone | £400,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| J&K Contracts Ltd Elm Forestry and Landscaping Ltd (SME) Leslie McGuckin (SME) Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 12 bids received | Lot 4 - Ground Preparation of Restock and Afforestation sites – West Fermanagh | £400,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Civco Ltd (SME) Leslie McGuckin (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 10 bids received | Lot 5 - Mulching - Down/Armagh | £20,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Civco Ltd (SME) Leslie McGuckin (SME) Mcaleese Civil Engineering Limited (SME) O'Neill Plant (SME) 11 bids received | Lot 6 – Mulching – Antrim/Derry | £20,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Leslie McGuckin (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) M & A Mc Manus (SME) Mcaleese Civil Engineering Limited (SME) 10 bids received | Lot 7 - Mulching - East Fermanagh/Tyrone | £80,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| Civco Ltd (SME) Leslie McGuckin (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 9 bids received | Lot 8 - Mulching - West Fermanagh | £30,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
| J&K Contracts Ltd Eugene Flanagan Contracts (SME) Kieran McGirr (SME) W O'Kane Contracts (SME) 9 bids received | Lot 9 - Ground Preparation of Peatland or other sites – Down/Armagh | £50,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 22 April 2026 to 21 April 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 085282-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 031208-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 038010-2026
Last time this was bought
ID 6292545 - DAERA - Forest Service - Composite Forestry Operations Framework
- Won by
- Seasonal Outdoor Services Ltd, Valley Forestry Services LTD, Scottish Woodlands Limited, Gardiner Farm and Forest Services and 8 more
- Awarded
- 23 April 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 23 April 2028
Matched on Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest Service, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
5Awards
3Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Elm Forestry and Landscaping Ltd2 contracts
- P McCloy Contracts2 contracts
- Brown Brothers1 contract
- Civco Ltd1 contract
- Colin Farrell Tree Services1 contract
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From notice 085282-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 22 December 2025, last updated 27 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.