Award

Woodland Creation at Buttertons & Bathertons

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 14:42

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:10

Tender

23 May 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Woodland Creation at Buttertons & Bathertons," aimed at establishing and maintaining two new woodland areas within the borough of Cheshire East, specifically in Crewe and Nantwich (regions UKD62 and UKD63). The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, involved the division of work into two lots: Lot 1 - Buttertons and Lot 2 - Bathertons. The project required contractors for site preparation, planting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability. Initial contracts commenced on 8th October 2025 and are set to run until 31st August 2029, with potential for a one-year extension. The main procurement category is services, with additional classifications in horticultural and forestry services.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and horticultural services, specifically those with experience in site preparation, tree planting, and landscape maintenance. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like CLECO LTD and LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP LIMITED, who have been awarded the contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively, to expand their portfolios and strengthen their positions within the public sector procurement arena. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality work with a focus on sustainability in environmental projects will find this an advantageous proposition, aligning with public authority goals of ecological advancement and maintenance.

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Notice Title

Woodland Creation at Buttertons & Bathertons

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council invited experienced contractors to tender for the delivery of planting and ongoing maintenance for two newly designated woodland areas within the borough. The opportunity was divided into two separate lots: LOT 1 - Buttertons LOT 2 - Bathertons The scope of work includes site preparation, supply and planting of trees, and comprehensive maintenance to ensure the successful establishment and sustainability of the woodlands.

Lot Information

Buttertons

Lot 1 Buttertons: a 34-hectare former agricultural site at Haslington, Crewe.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.

Bathertons

Lot 2 Bathertons: a 38-hectare former agricultural site in Nantwich.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066423-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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


CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

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

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£943,132 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£943,131 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£796,382 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£796,382 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLECO

LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP

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