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Billingborough: Hedge Planting

THE CROWN ESTATE

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04 Nov 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Billingborough: Hedge Planting" project was conducted by The Crown Estate, a central government public authority based in London. This initiative, classified under the 'services' category, involved planting and maintenance services of green areas and was located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on a direct procurement basis, below threshold and without competition. Key dates include the contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025, with the contract being signed on 30th September 2025. As of 4th November 2025, the tender process is marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in planting and maintenance services of green areas, particularly SMEs like Farm Linc, which secured the contract. With a total gross contract value of £65,275.20, it provides a solid revenue prospect for companies operating within this sector. Enterprises located in the United Kingdom with expertise in horticulture and environmental services, especially those familiar with public sector work, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The direct procurement method highlights opportunities for companies to establish direct relationships with government buyers, possibly enhancing their portfolio and market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Billingborough: Hedge Planting

Notice Description

Billingborough: Hedge Planting Contract 2025/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070835-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARM LINC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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