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WHC - Tree Supply 2025

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 09:50

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "WHC - Tree Supply 2025," aimed at sourcing 279 trees of various species for the winter planting season of 2025-2026. The procurement, which was an open competition below the threshold, was broken down into three distinct lots. Hillier Nurseries Ltd was awarded all contracts, each corresponding to a separate lot. The contracts were awarded based on the lowest tendered price and were officially signed on 15th October 2025. The procurement process falls under the "goods" category and was originally initiated on 5th September 2025. The tree supply contracts will run from 10th October 2025 to 12th December 2025, with deliveries made to Welwyn Garden City, UK.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for suppliers in the horticultural and landscaping industries. Companies capable of providing a variety of tree species, including less commonly available types, as outlined in lots 2 and 3, are particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders. The opportunity not only facilitates immediate business but also allows suppliers to forge lasting connections with public authorities like Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. With the Council focusing on enhancing urban canopy diversity, nurseries and suppliers with access to diverse stock will find this a lucrative chance to expand their reach into public sector projects.

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Notice Title

WHC - Tree Supply 2025

Notice Description

The Council is preparing for the planting season winter 2025 - 2026 and is seeking quotations for the supply of 279 trees of various species. This tender is divided into 3 lots. The Council will award 3 separate contracts based on the lowest tendered price for each lot. Each lot contains a distinct list of tree species to be supplied with options for providing substitute trees in accordance with the instructions; instructions on how to price each lot are provided in the price schedule spreadsheet to be completed by all tenderers. Tenderers should complete and return the questionnaire in schedule 4 and the itemised price lists for lots they wish to tender for. Instructions on how to submit tenders is set out in section 2.4. Tenderers can submit tenders for 1 or more lots.

Lot Information

Tree Supply Lot 1

The tree species (and variety or cultivar) detailed in Lot 1 have been selected as they are commonly available in tree nurseries and suppliers.

Tree Supply Lot 2

The tree species (and variety or cultivar) detailed in Lot 2 have been selected as they are less commonly available in tree nurseries and suppliers than Lot 1.

Tree Supply Lot 3

The tree species detailed in this list have been selected for the purpose of creating a more interesting, robust and diverse urban canopy. We have identified a preferred species suitable for the location and aesthetic outcome but accept that the species may not be in every nursery and that nurseries may have other species that we are unaware of. Therefore an alternative species will be considered acceptable provided it fits the stature and aim of the location.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066194-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,391 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILLIER NURSERIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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