This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 11:29

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 09:27

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has completed a public procurement process, culminating in the award of a framework contract for the supply and delivery of bark mulch and topsoil. This procurement was managed through an open competitive flexible procedure and was covered by the GPA, ensuring transparency and inclusivity. With an active status as of 17 June 2026, the contract spans from 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2029. This framework agreement, valued at £574,000, aims to fulfil the procurement needs for the northern region of the UK, specifically UKN, with a focus on agricultural and forestry supplies. On 9 March 2026, the process was set in motion, and by 18 May 2026, the award period concluded with multiple suppliers successfully becoming part of the framework.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for both SMEs and larger enterprises involved in the supply chain of agricultural and forestry products. Businesses specialising in materials like bark mulch and topsoil stand to benefit from sustained contracts over a three-year term, with provisions for reopening competition within the framework. This agreement allows participating vendors to grow alongside a reliable public-sector partner while adhering to Northern Ireland's devolved regulations. Diverse companies, from local suppliers like Elagh Tree Surgery Limited to larger corporations such as Stark Building Materials UK Limited, reflect the variety of business scales that can thrive under this procurement model.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Bark Mulch and Topsoil

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive had a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of bark mulch and topsoil.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057081-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

14212410 - Topsoil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£574,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£574,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

CHANGING GREEN

ELAGH TREE SURGERY

ELECTRICAL WORLD

GREENTECH

KERR SEASONAL SERVICES

PLUTO LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

RECON WASTE MANAGEMENT

RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL

STARK BUILDING MATERIALS

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