Tender

RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process announced by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council involves a tender for "RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down". As part of their public undertaking, this project encompasses tree-clearing, cutting, and maintenance services. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, falling under services in the industry category. The Council has mandated that all works must be performed professionally by competent staff, with a keen awareness of the sensitivity involved in such operations. Interested parties should note the submission deadline for tenders is set for 19th January 2026 at noon, following an enquiry period that ends on 15th January 2026. The contract period will run from 2nd to 27th February 2026, with the entire process overseen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in arboricultural services to grow by providing essential services ensuring the safety and conservation of the trees within Castlewellan Forest Park. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its below-threshold procurement nature. Enterprises with experience in tree maintenance and clearance can benefit from the professional recognition and financial gains of undertaking such an important community project. The focus on professional and sensitive completion of tasks implies a preference for businesses with a proven track record of similar operations, highlighting an opportunity to tender for those situated in proximity to, or within, the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down

Notice Description

Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down. Tree works & clearance that are undertaken must be completed in a timely and highly professional manner by staff that are competent in the tasks expected of them and aware of the sensitive nature of the works that they undertake. The maintenance, making safe and conservation of the council's tree resource is paramount to outdoor locations across the district. Clearance and post storm rectification works are paramount to this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002329-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 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
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Seamus McGeoghegan
Contact Email
seamus.mcgeoghegan@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03301374842

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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