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Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Borough Council has facilitated a procurement process for the "Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield," focusing on planting and maintenance services of green areas. This contract, classified under the services category, involves converting approximately 40 hectares of land into a native broadleaf woodland to support biodiversity and climate resilience. The procurement utilised a limited method via Gateshead Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) without prior publication and has reached the award stage. Located in the UKC22 region, this contract was awarded to Scottish Woodlands Limited for £628,686, with the contract signed on 7th January 2026. The procurement encompasses the initial winter season of planting and subsequent maintenance over three years, aiming to integrate community involvement.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those specialising in tree planting and maintenance. Businesses equipped to manage large-scale ecological projects can benefit from opportunities for repeat engagements through similar competitions. Companies that value community engagement and sustainability are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, as evidenced by the award criteria prioritising quality and social value alongside pricing considerations. This contract not only leverages the unique expertise of Scottish Woodlands Limited but also sets a precedent for future tenders that value integrated ecological and community objectives.

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Notice Title

Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has acquired c.40ha of land at South Farm, Garesfield including 6ha of Huntley Gill Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland, and approximately 34ha of rough grazing pasture. This is to be converted to new native broadleaf woodland which will buffer and protect Huntley Gill, while providing further value for biodiversity, amenity, and carbon sequestration, whilst being resilient to climate change and pests and diseases. We aim to provide opportunities for meaningful community participation. The appointed contractor should be willing to support a specialist engagement provider by providing trees and accessories on planting days and inspecting the quality of planting after the event. The procurement involves the first winter season of planting, and three subsequent years of beat ups and summer maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition held via Gateshead Council's DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded via further competition through a pre-established framework - Gateshead Council's DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001067-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£628,686 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
danielcobon@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WOODLANDS

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