Award

Create and Maintain Three Areas of Woodland and Open Space in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 10:16

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 10:58

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the creation and maintenance of three woodland areas in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk, an initiative under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO). The contract, awarded to New Woods Forestry Limited, involves the supply, planting, and maintenance of approximately 40,000 trees. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, concluded with a contract signed on 2nd September 2025. The project falls within the services category and is classified under several CPV codes related to tree planting and maintenance. The contract commenced on 3rd September 2025 with an expected completion date of 1st April 2031, and includes provisions for renewal based on performance and funding availability.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, horticulture, and environmental restoration, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in tree planting, seeding, and maintenance can benefit from similar future tenders. The project, supported by Norfolk's strategic environmental initiatives, including the 1 Million Trees for Norfolk project, positions involved businesses as key contributors to ecological sustainability efforts in the region. SMEs in these sectors are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders, enhancing their profile and experience in significant governmental projects.

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Notice Title

Create and Maintain Three Areas of Woodland and Open Space in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has appointed a Principal Contractor for the creation of the Wiggenhall Woodland in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk. The contractor will follow the requirements of Norfolk County Council's England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) and will supply, plant and maintain circa 40,000 trees as part of the woodland creation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance and successful funding there will be a requirement for maintenance and monitoring until 2 April 2041 (10 years). The estimate value stated in the notice is the total including the extended 10 year maintenance period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054569-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

34928220 - Fencing components

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£418,929 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£418,929 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW WOODS FORESTRY

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