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Horticultural Supply of Trees Framework

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Stockton on Tees Borough Council focuses on the Horticultural Supply of Trees Framework, aimed at enabling large-scale tree planting opportunities. This process falls under the 'goods' category in the public authority - sub-central government sector and is specifically relevant to the region UKC1 in the United Kingdom. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with a finalised contract dated 22nd December 2025. The contract commenced on 10th November 2025, with a potential duration extending up to 9th November 2028, including options for renewal. Procurement was executed through a limited competition method, within a framework agreement closed to reopening competition, primarily assessing criteria across price, quality, and social value.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in horticultural supply, particularly those specialising in trees, as it mandates a collaborative supply chain approach, providing continued business over several years. Large-scale suppliers like Hillier Nurseries Ltd and W.CROWDER & SONS LIMITED were awarded positions on the framework, reflecting strong performance in quality, price, and social value criteria. Businesses with the capability to handle large-scale, region-specific needs in the horticultural sector, and with a strategic focus on sustainability and competitive pricing, will find this an avenue for significant growth and partnership with Stockton on Tees Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Horticultural Supply of Trees Framework

Notice Description

This contract is required for SBC to be able to respond to opportunities that arise for tree planting on a larger scale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085212-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HILLIER NURSERIES

W.CROWDER & SONS

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