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Hedge cutting

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question pertains to a contract titled "Hedge cutting" undertaken by THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY, a central government public authority based in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category and is specifically concerned with routine hedge cutting of roadside hedges and key hedge lines. The process was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract successfully awarded on 1st January 2026 and active until 31st December 2028. The procurement method employed was limited competition, with the contract valued at £30,418, and the primary delivery locations include regions UKF13, UKF22, and UKG24.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in hedge trimming services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like C J SPRINGTHORPE LIMITED, the awarded supplier for this contract. Companies with expertise in maintaining roadside vegetation and operating within the specified UK regions could find this contract beneficial for their growth. Organisations with the capability to fulfil service contracts under a limited competition procurement method may find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the specialised nature of the task and the focused geographical delivery areas.

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Notice Title

Hedge cutting

Notice Description

Routine hedge cutting of roadside hedges and other key hedge lines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,418 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@nationalforest.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE12 6BA
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Ashby Woulds
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C J SPRINGTHORPE

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