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National Tree Risk Management

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the "National Tree Risk Management" project. This contract, categorized in the services industry and located in the United Kingdom, was subject to a procurement method identified as 'direct' under a below threshold approach without competition. Forbes-Laird Arboricultural Consultancy Ltd, an SME, has been appointed to deliver a THREATS-based tree risk management architecture for national implementation. The contract was active as of 1st January 2026 and runs through to 1st January 2027, with the signed date being the beginning of January 2026. This procurement process is at the award and contract stage, highlighting completion and fulfilment of the contractual obligations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the tree maintenance and risk management sectors. With the primary focus on tree maintenance services, consultancies and service providers specialising in such areas are positioned to leverage the contract for expanded business prospects. Companies similar to Forbes-Laird Arboricultural Consultancy Ltd, especially small to medium enterprises with the capability in arboricultural consultancy and risk management solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities with public sector authorities. The procurement provides a scope for developing long-term relations with public authorities like National Highways Limited, potentially leading to continued collaboration on infrastructure and environmental management projects.

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Notice Title

National Tree Risk Management

Notice Description

Delivery of a THREATS based tree risk management architecture for national implementation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORBES-LAIRD ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANCY

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