Award

Eaton Lands - tree felling works

HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Nov 2025 at 09:04

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hythe Town Council has awarded a contract for tree felling works at Eaton Lands, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The project aims to remove trees affected by Ash Dieback disease and requires contractors to create suitable access points and adhere to environmental and forestry guidelines. The procurement process was initiated through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period extends from 2nd January 2026 to 31st December 2027, and the award valued at £63,185 was published on 20th March 2026. The opportunity fell under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, targeting SMEs with the deadline for tender submissions being 2nd December 2025.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry management and environmental conservation, particularly those classified as SMEs. By securing such contracts, companies like E's Trees, which won this tender, can enhance their portfolio and gain recognition within the industry, thus driving business growth. The focus on best environmental practices and compliance with conservation guidelines furthermore positions it as an attractive prospect for firms with expertise in responsible woodland management. The engagement with local authority contracting provides an excellent platform for businesses to showcase their technical capabilities and expand their service offerings in forestry services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eaton Lands - tree felling works

Notice Description

Hythe Town Council is inviting applications to carry out significant tree felling works to remove trees affected by Ash Dieback disease in it's woodlands at Eaton Lands. Contractors will need to create suitable access points, remove trees, demonstrate best environmental practice and work in accordance with relevant forestry commission and conservation guidelines. Additionally a completed tender will need to evidence how contractors will ensure correct completion of works, clearance of the site and appropriate aftercare and upkeep. To receive a copy of the tender document please contact planning@hythe-tc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6e936f-64d9-4f3f-9ebf-82ca659734bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,185 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HYTHE
Postcode
CT21 6BG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Hythe
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E'S TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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