Mowing Services - South England Forest District
Forestry Commission · Local or regional public body
In brief
Forestry Commission awarded this contract to Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited and General Farming and Contracting GFC Limited on 1 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £422,500 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Downs 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversMowing Services to South Downs region of the South England Forest District | — | £100,000 |
| Chiddingfold 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversMowing Services to Chiddingfold region of the South England Forest District | — | £80,000 |
| Solent 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversMowing Services to Solent region of the South England Forest District | — | £40,000 |
| Isle of Wight 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversMowing Services to Isle of Wight region of the South England Forest District | — | £70,000 |
| Micheldever 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversMowing Services to Micheldever region of the South England Forest District | — | £50,000 |
| Ringwood 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversMowing Services to Ringwood region of the South England Forest District | — | £32,500 |
| Public Highway Works 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot coversVegetation Management Works on Public Highway Network adjacent to Forestry England land borders in the South England Forest District | — | £50,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) 10 bids received | South Downs | £100,000 | Awarded 14 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) 9 bids received | Chiddingfold | £80,000 | Awarded 14 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) 8 bids received | Solent | £40,000 | Awarded 14 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2029 |
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) 6 bids received | Micheldever | £50,000 | Awarded 14 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Ringwood | £32,500 | Awarded 14 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) 7 bids received | Public Highway Works | £50,000 | Awarded 14 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
| Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited (SME) General Farming and Contracting GFC Limited (SME) 4 bids received | Isle of Wight | £70,000 | Awarded 17 September 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 034276-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 055238-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 087009-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088207-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 095439-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
152Awards
87Suppliers it has used most
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From notice 034276-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 April 2026, last updated 8 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 8 October 2026.