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Tree Purchase

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Tree Purchase," aimed at acquiring 750 trees within the goods category. The procurement is situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom, within the UKH31 region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, which is marked as active, with a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method is classified as "Below threshold" and the total value of the contract amounts to £79,963. The legal basis for the procurement is supported by the UK legislation 2023/54. BARCHAM TREES PLC has emerged as the supplier, delivering tree-nursery products as specified under CPV classification 03450000.

This contract offers a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of horticultural and nursery products, particularly SMEs, given the nature of the procurement process. The project involves the delivery of tree-nursery goods, creating avenues for companies specialising in sustainable forestry and environmental services to expand their clientele and geographical reach in the region of Southend-on-Sea. Participating in such public contracts helps establish credibility and visibility within the industry, especially for local and regional suppliers aiming to solidify their presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Tree Purchase

Notice Description

One time purchase order for the delivery of 750 trees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014432-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,963 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aaronniblett@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCHAM TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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