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Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC

Natural England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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18 May 2026 at 17:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2026 at 09:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 14:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 13:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, conducted an open procurement process for the "Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC." The industry category for this contract was largely centred on tree-maintenance services. The intended geographic focus was the UKF region, particularly encompassing various reserves such as Dovedale and Ilam. The contract was part of a larger effort to combat ash dieback and was awarded to ASCENT TREE SOLUTIONS LTD. The procurement process progressed through its stages, reaching an award conclusion on 18 May 2026, with the contract scheduled until 18 September 2026, amounting to a gross value of £19,836.

This award creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those experienced in tree and nature reserve maintenance. Such projects are ideal for SMEs, given their suitability requirements and competitive nature. Businesses equipped with the expertise to provide comprehensive tree maintenance services, including experience in handling ash dieback, will find valuable opportunities. The contract is not only fitting for specialists in arboriculture but also represents a strategic opportunity to collaborate with government authorities on environmental conservation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC

Notice Description

We invite you to provide a quote for undertaking tree maintenance and aftercare of 32.5 coupes, spread across the reserves of Dovedale, Ilam, Ladyside, Ossoms & Soles Coppice. The total number of trees to be inspected will be 10,400.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENT TREE SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

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