Tender

RFQ 2025 25 - Arboricultural Work Southeastern Perimeter at Castlewellan Forest Park

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for "RFQ 2025 25 - Arboricultural Work Southeastern Perimeter at Castlewellan Forest Park" under an open competition procurement method. This project involves significant tree maintenance services, specifically reducing over mature conifers from the 1960s by approximately eight metres. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 30th September 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 2nd October 2025. The contract is valued at £12,000 GBP, with the project scheduled to commence on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 13th November 2025. The contract will be executed within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in tree maintenance services, particularly those experienced in arboreal work. Given the project's scale and the council's preference for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is ideal for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects. With its open competition nature and electronic submission policy, this tender is accessible to a broad range of potential suppliers, encouraging diverse participation and offering a platform for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025 25 - Arboricultural Work Southeastern Perimeter at Castlewellan Forest Park

Notice Description

Over mature conifers from the 1960's need a substantial reduction of circa 8 meters for medium term survival until replacement trees grow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059575-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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