Tender

CA16994 - RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is initiating a procurement process for the arboricultural storm clearance at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down, under the tender titled "CA16994 - RFQ 2025/49". This tender is classified within the tree-clearing services industry category and includes additional services such as tree-cutting and tree-maintenance. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with an open procedure method, inviting bids until the deadline on 19th January 2026. The services are intended to be carried out at several locations, primarily in the United Kingdom, but also extending to regions like the Channel Islands, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period is scheduled from 2nd February to 27th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in arboricultural services. The project demands timely and professional execution of tree clearance and maintenance tasks, ideal for companies that boast expertise in managing sensitive nature works. Businesses that can offer specialised arboricultural services stand to benefit significantly from securing this contract, as it offers a platform to showcase their capabilities on an international level while contributing to the maintenance and conservation efforts at Castlewellan Forest Park.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16994 - RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down

Notice Description

Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down. Tree works & clearance that are undertaken must be completed in a timely and highly professional manner by staff that are competent in the tasks expected of them and aware of the sensitive nature of the works that they undertake. The maintenance, making safe and conservation of the council's tree resource is paramount to outdoor locations across the district. Clearance and post storm rectification works are paramount to this. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16994. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16994 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8557d7dd-3cd8-46dd-81ce-db37c1a3b590
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Seamus McGeoghegan
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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