Planning

Horticultural Supply of Trees

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is planning to procure horticultural supplies, specifically the "Horticultural Supply of Trees". With the industry category classified under "Trees" (CPV code: 03452000), this procurement process is currently at the planning stage. Notably, a preliminary market engagement notice was published on 20 March 2025 with an expression of interest due by 3 April 2025. The procurement project is located in the Stockton on Tees region (UKC11) and involves the supply of extra heavy standard trees, which are 10-12 cm to 18-20 cm in girth, for planting in open spaces. The contracting process strictly requires trees to be in air pots and excludes root balled or bare rooted trees.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the horticultural sector, especially those dealing in large and specialised tree supplies. Businesses capable of providing high-quality trees that meet the specified criteria will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a public authority. The project, which may have a contract period starting from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 with possible renewals until 30 June 2030, suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This contract represents a stable and potentially recurring business opportunity, dependent on annual funding allocations for tree planting by the council.

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Notice Title

Horticultural Supply of Trees

Notice Description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking suppliers for the provision of "Horticultural Supply of Trees". In 2024, the Council planted 600 trees. In 2025, approximately 250 trees have been planted so far. Please note: the amount of trees planted will vary, as it is dependent on the amount of funding received. The trees used for planting in open spaces are 'extra heavy standard trees' and must be from 10-12 to 18-20cm girth, air pot. Please note: root balled or bare rooted are not acceptable and will not be used.

Planning Information

An expression of interest has been published on the OPEN portal: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/546d9f1f-e92e-47d1-830a-ae4d7e2a3bb8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010372-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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