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Invitation to Tender for Tree Works at Plock Wood

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Invitation to Tender for Tree Works at Plock Wood" was initiated by Chorley Council. This process pertains to the forestry services industry, with the work to be carried out at Plock Wood in Eaves Green, Chorley, United Kingdom. Currently, this process has reached the Award stage, with the contract active as of 27 October 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 30 January 2026. Chorley Council used a limited procurement method for this service contract, entailing limited competition and falling below the threshold for broader tendering requirements. The tender process highlighted the importance of health and safety in managing ancient woodland areas, particularly those accessible by the public.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in managing and preserving ancient woodlands while ensuring public safety. The contract was awarded to CORNTHWAITE TREE CARE LIMITED, indicating an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling similar responsibilities focused on sustainable woodland management. Companies operating within the UK, particularly those familiar with local environmental regulations and forestry conservation, would find such tenders conducive to growth and establishing a reputation in providing environmentally conscientious and safety-focused services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Tree Works at Plock Wood

Notice Description

Chorley Council invited quotations relating to the procurement of suitably qualified and experienced tree contractors to undertake tree works at Plock Wood located in Eaves Green as shown on the Site Location Plan. This woodland is Ancient Woodland is in part publicly accessible and as such is managed for wildlife, habitat and recreation. The main emphasis is retention of timber on site and retention of trees and habitat. The tree work outlined in the specification focuses on trees close to paths, highway and accessible areas with the onus on Health and Safety to people using the paths through the woods. Works must be carried out with the tree health in mind and only necessary works be undertaken. Any timber where possible is to be retained on site and habitat piled or retained to use as head hedging in other areas of the site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081579-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 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
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNTHWAITE TREE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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