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Provision of tree stock for tree giveaway - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT

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18 May 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council - Growth and Environment has awarded a contract for the "Provision of tree stock for tree giveaway" project to the supplier W Crowder & Sons. This procurement process falls under the "Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips" category and utilises the restricted procedure method. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027. Delivery is required in batches to various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several other territories. The total value is £97,283.25, and the tender was initially closed on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture and logistics, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale tree propagation and distribution. Though the process was selective, meaning only pre-selected suppliers could tender, similar future opportunities could appeal to SMEs and large enterprises capable of supplying high volumes of plant materials. Businesses focused on sustainability and environmental growth could particularly leverage such contracts to expand their reach across diverse geographical regions outlined in the delivery addresses.

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Notice Title

Provision of tree stock for tree giveaway - AWARD

Notice Description

Seeking to procure approximately 200,000 bare root tree whips of specified species composition, age/size and provenance/origin; delivery required on specified dates, in two batches, approximately 100,000 in winter 2026 and approximately 100,000 in winter 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-069cb2f6-7f43-45ed-ac24-ce1cbeda1f5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc60678-c8bf-4064-b26b-621a3f5a5e41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,283 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W CROWDER & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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