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Arboricultural Services for Centurion Way: Single Supplier Framework 2025

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2025 at 12:46

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority conducted a tendering process for "Arboricultural Services for Centurion Way: Single Supplier Framework 2025," focusing on the provision of tree-clearing services to support an extension project. This falls under the services industry category. Based in Midhurst, UK, the buyer sought tenders through an open competition method, with the process now reaching the award stage as of October 2025. The framework agreement commenced on 9th October 2025, with an initial completion date set for 31st March 2027, and has the potential for a one-year extension until March 2028. The entire framework value stands at £198,000.

This procurement created substantial opportunities for companies specialising in arboricultural services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Dryad Tree Specialists Limited, which successfully secured the award. Businesses that can provide specialised tree-clearing services and possess the necessary resources and compliance certifications stand to gain growth by contract awards of this nature. The call-offs are made by direct awards under the terms of this single supplier framework, promising assured engagement without the need for further competition beyond initial tendering. This tender demonstrates a clear pathway for companies aiming to augment their presence in public sector projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

Arboricultural Services for Centurion Way: Single Supplier Framework 2025

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) invited tenders for the provision of Arboricultural Services to support the ongoing construction of an extension to the Centurion Way. The Project Team sought to appoint a contractor to a single supplier framework, working to support the arboricultural requirement of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065914-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRYAD TREE SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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