Tender

Borough Tree Planting Phase 7

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme has initiated an open competitive tender for the "Borough Tree Planting Phase 7" project, focusing on tree planting across twelve sites. The procurement falls under the categories of Landscaping work and Planting and maintenance services of green areas within the United Kingdom, specifically the West Midlands region. The tender period ends on 28th January 2026, with enquiries accepted until 16th January 2026. Businesses interested in participating can submit their proposals electronically as per the submission terms, with the project legally based on UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for small to medium enterprises interested in landscaping or tree planting services. With a gross contract value of £31,200, the tender is suitable for businesses with technical and professional expertise in similar projects. The contract period is set between 2nd March and 27th March 2026, with a potential for renewal subject to weather conditions. Companies specialising in tree supply and planting, as well as landscaping activities, are well-suited to compete, especially those who can meet the criteria for quality and cost efficiency outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Borough Tree Planting Phase 7

Notice Description

To supply and plant feathered, standard, selected standard, and woodland planting to twelve sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Short extension permissible dependent on weather conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083876-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Contact Name
Rebecca Allen
Contact Email
rebecca.allen@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44 01782 717717

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

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