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EM166 - AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF A TREE FELLING INCIDENT IN NORTHWICH

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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29 Jul 2025 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), located in Bootle, Merseyside, has initiated a procurement process for an independent expert witness to contribute to an investigation of a tree felling incident on the A556, Northwich. This tender falls under the services category specifically focusing on forestry services. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded on 29th July 2025. The process followed a direct method, targeting requirements below threshold, and did not involve competition. The contract commenced on 27th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th January 2026, while services are expected to cover various regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those capable of delivering expert opinions and reports on incidents affecting public safety and compliance. The awarded supplier, TMN ARBORICULTURE, exemplifies how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are equipped to compete in this sector, providing insights into safety events that may influence enforcement decisions. Forestry specialists and consultancies with experience in investigation and reporting on environmental incidents are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, paving the way for growth through consultative and analytical contributions to safety-focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EM166 - AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF A TREE FELLING INCIDENT IN NORTHWICH

Notice Description

HSE are seeking an independent expert to contribute in the investigation of a tree felling incident on the A556, Northwich CW8 2DR on 30th January 2025, and to provide an opinion on the causes and relevant factors relating to the incident and provide an expert report to inform any enforcement decision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043815-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMN ARBORICULTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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