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SEDPS-NH-0024-Management of 3M Trees

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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04 Nov 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has awarded a contract titled "SEDPS-NH-0024-Management of 3M Trees" under the industry category of Tree-maintenance services, with the aim of advancing its Net Zero Highways Plan 2030. The project involves the management and planting of an additional 3 million trees, which are to be planted outside the currently mandated environmental mitigations by NH, spanning regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, and has recently moved to the award stage with The Tree Council being chosen as the supplier. The contract term is set between 5th November 2025 and 31st March 2026, with an awarded contract value of £389,550.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and tree maintenance to collaborate with a national authority like National Highways. Companies with a background in large-scale environmental projects could find this project particularly beneficial for strengthening their portfolio. Additionally, smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to partake due to the tender's suitability criteria that promote participation from SMEs and VCSEs. By entering into this contract, businesses may enhance their market visibility and gain invaluable experience working on national infrastructure projects, potentially unlocking further opportunities in similar high-profile public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0024-Management of 3M Trees

Notice Description

National Highways (NH) has committed to planting additional trees, over the course of three years, the initiative will contribute towards NH's Net Zero Highways Plan 2030. To count towards the target, these trees must be planted in 'addition' to any trees required as part of National Highways' environmental mitigation. To ensure the project's success, National Highways is looking to appoint an experienced service provider, ideally with previous experience of delivering similar projects to National Highways or other national infrastructure organisations to oversee the administration of the project in relation to the trees being planted outside National Highways' land.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da6717e-f4ba-4c9a-b8f3-88c5426d8a70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9b2e65-935d-451e-b964-760fa5da91f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£389,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TREE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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