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WHC - Tree Supply 2025 - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WHC - Tree Supply 2025 - AWARD" was conducted by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. The contract is specifically categorized under the industry of "Trees" (CPV: 03452000) and involves the supply of 271 trees of various species. Situated in Welwyn Garden City, Herts, United Kingdom, the council employed an open procurement method. This tender was divided into three distinct lots, with separate contracts awarded based on the lowest tendered price for each. The procurement stage reached completion with contracts awarded on 15th October 2025. The contract period runs from 15th October to 12th December 2025, aligning with the council’s preparation for the winter planting season of 2025 to 2026.

This award presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in horticulture and tree supply, as well as those capable of offering diverse species with possible substitutes. With Hillier Nurseries Ltd selected as a supplier, the tender process was inclusive, allowing submissions for one or multiple lots. Companies that can competitively price and meet specific species requirements may find significant growth prospects, particularly those offering services within the UK or broader European markets. Although the procurement method was accessible to all, the contract is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger suppliers with competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Tree Supply 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is preparing for the planting season winter 2025 - 2026 and is seeking quotations for the supply of 271 trees of various species. This tender is divided into 3 lots. The Council will award 3 separate contracts based on the lowest tendered price for each lot. Each lot contains a distinct list of tree species to be supplied with options for providing substitute trees in accordance with the instructions; instructions on how to price each lot are provided in the price schedule spreadsheet to be completed by all tenderers. Tenderers should complete and return the questionnaire in schedule 4 and the itemised price lists for lots they wish to tender for. Instructions on how to submit tenders is set out in section 2.4. Tenderers can submit tenders for 1 or more lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/163a10bd-9e1a-410c-86f3-70c1a839efde
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
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
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILLIER NURSERIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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