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08 May 2025 at 12:16

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12 Aug 2024 at 10:15

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18 Jul 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for advanced vegetation clearance services at the South West Rugby Homestead Link Road has been successfully completed by Homes England, an agency focused on housing and community amenities. This project, crucial for the South West Rugby Sustainable Urban Extension, aims to facilitate infrastructure supporting approximately 5,000 new homes and 35 hectares of employment land. It falls under the "Tree-clearing services" industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, aligned with CPV code 77211300. The services, critical for ecological mitigation, included tree and vegetation removal, with contract awards finalised as of 8th May 2025. The region targeted is South West Rugby, within the UK's UKG area.

This contract showcases an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in tree-clearing and ecological mitigation services to enhance their portfolios by taking part in significant infrastructure projects. SMEs like Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited, the awarded contractor, demonstrate the potential for business growth through engagements with national agencies such as Homes England. Companies with expertise in managing ecological constraints alongside large-scale development projects are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, which often require specialised capabilities not covered by general construction contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homes England - South West Rugby Homestead Link Road - Advanced Vegetation Clearance Services, 2024

Notice Description

Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier for advanced vegetation clearance services at South West Rugby Homestead Link Road. South West Rugby Homestead Link Road (HLR) is a critical infrastructure proposal that will unlock the wider allocated South West Rugby Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE). This includes approximately 5000 new homes, 35ha of employment land and supporting open green space, community and education uses. The advanced vegetation clearance and ecological mitigation services, comprise: removal of all trees and non-woody vegetation comprising tree felling, stump removal, and disposal of arisings of approximately 1.15ha of tree canopy cover comprising 47 individual trees, 16 tree groups and a small part of 1 woodland; removal of approximately 912 lin.m of hedgerow; soft-felling of a tree in accordance with Natural England licence; supply and install bat boxes; supply and install temporary bat hop-overs where linear features are being lost along flight lines; closure and destruction of several active and disused badger setts in accordance with the terms and conditions of Natural England licence; and supply and install a mixture of temporary fencing to secure boundaries which have been opened as a result of felling/clearance activities. The Services are proposed outside of the main works contract as they require specialised expertise or equipment that would otherwise not be covered by the main works and additionally to mitigate ecological constraints.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Advanced vegetation clearance services at South West Rugby Homestead Link Road (HLR. South West Rugby Homestead Link Road (HLR) is a critical infrastructure proposal that will unlock the wider allocated South West Rugby Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE). This includes approximately 5000 new homes, 35ha of employment land and supporting open green space, community and education uses. The advanced vegetation clearance and ecological mitigation services, comprise: removal of all trees and non-woody vegetation comprising tree felling, stump removal, and disposal of arisings of approximately 1.15ha of tree canopy cover comprising 47 individual trees, 16 tree groups and a small part of 1 woodland; removal of approximately 912 lin.m of hedgerow; soft-felling of a tree in accordance with Natural England licence; supply and install bat boxes; supply and install temporary bat hopovers where linear features are being lost along flight lines; closure and destruction of several active and disused badger setts in accordance with the terms and conditions of Natural England licence; and supply and install a mixture of temporary fencing to secure boundaries which have been opened as a result of felling/clearance activities. The Services are proposed outside of the main works contract as they require specialised expertise or equipment that would otherwise not be covered by the main works and additionally to mitigate ecological constraints

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Homes England
Additional Buyers

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ainsty Timber Marketing Limited t/a ATM

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