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Ash Die Back Batch 5 job 7145823

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 08:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Ash Die Back Batch 5 job 7145823," aimed at addressing the critical issue of ash dieback affecting trees across the county. The contract was awarded to Forest Farm Tree Services, a certified large-scale provider based in Sutton in Ashfield. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on tree-cutting services. The contract was signed on 5 January 2026, with activities scheduled to commence from 12 January 2026 and conclude by 27 February 2026. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined process likely tailored to address urgent needs efficiently.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those focusing on tree management and disease mitigation. Forest Farm Tree Services, due to its substantial resource pool and expertise, was successfully engaged to fulfil the requirements promptly and effectively. Businesses with similar competencies in large-scale tree-cutting services and the ability to mobilise rapidly may find such contracts a valuable avenue for growth, particularly when public safety and environmental health are critical priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ash Die Back Batch 5 job 7145823

Notice Description

Due to a recent fatality the authority has implemented a large scale tree felling programme across the county to remove trees infected with ash die back a fungal disease which compromises the structural integrity causing them to fail. With there being such a high volume work which has already incorporated batch 1 to 4 since October 25 we now need to start a far bigger batch 5, the only issue is we are struggling to achieve our completion dates with our precured companies so I have reached out to Forest Farm a certified and competent company who have resources available to assist us straight away so we can remain compliant and keep our duty of care to the public

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST FARM TREE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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