Award

Tree Purchasing

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:48

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council involves the acquisition of various tree planting supplies within the horticulture industry, categorized under CPV as "Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture" and "Tree-nursery products." This framework, titled "Tree Purchasing," operates under an open competition method, aiming to identify suppliers to fulfil specialised tree planting requirements. The initial two-year contract period commenced on the 13th of October, 2025 with options for a 12-month extension. The procurement is in the award stage as of December 2025, with contracts actively awarded to Hillier Nurseries Limited, A. Hill & Sons Limited, and King & Co (The Tree Nursery) Limited, delivering to the UKC12 region encompassing locations such as Redcar and Middlesbrough.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural goods, particularly those dealing with the supply of diverse tree types and planting equipment. It offers potential growth for organisations operating within the specified regions, including SMEs and larger enterprises capable of delivering quality products aligned with the council's needs. The framework agreement provides flexibility in awarding contracts based on competitive pricing and quality assessments, representing a lucrative prospect for businesses seeking expansion through government contracts. Suppliers possessing robust logistics capabilities for efficient delivery across the contract period would be well-suited to seize these opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tree Purchasing

Notice Description

Award to provide a variety of Standard, half standard, feather and whip trees including supplementary tree planting equipment or products. The Framework is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2025 and will be for an initial period of 2 years with 1 x 12 month optional extension period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month optional extension, subject to delegated approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01642 774774

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A. HILL & SONS

HILLIER NURSERIES

KING & CO (THE TREE NURSERY

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