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Tree Purchasing Framework

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Tree Purchasing Framework," aiming to acquire tree-nursery products to support climate resilience efforts. Falling under the goods category, this contract is associated with the delivery of products in the UKJ3 region. The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to its below-threshold status. This process has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st July 2025. The framework had multiple suppliers, namely Hillier Nurseries Limited, Barcham Trees PLC, and W. Crowder & Sons Limited, with each awarded an active contract valued at £120,000.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the tree-nursery sector, fostering partnerships with the local government to contribute to environmental sustainability. Suppliers with expertise in nursery products are ideally positioned to benefit from such frameworks, although large enterprises like Hillier Nurseries and small to medium-sized companies such as Barcham Trees and W. Crowder & Sons were both successful in this tender. Opportunities for further business growth lie in delivering quality goods that align with environmental initiatives driven by local authorities. This could also encourage other SMEs in related sectors to explore collaborations with regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Tree Purchasing Framework

Notice Description

A framework to facilitate the purchasing of trees in line with SCC climate resilience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A framework to facilitate the purchasing of trees in line with SCC climate resilience.

Options: 1 + 1

Procurement Information

Below Threshold Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Fox
Contact Email
chloe.fox@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARCHAM TREES

HILLIER NURSERIES

W.CROWDER & SONS

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