Tender

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

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, is actively seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC." This tender falls under the services category, focusing on tree-maintenance and nature reserve services within the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4pm on 30 April 2026. Key dates include the contract period from 18 May 2026 to 18 September 2026. The procurement method is classified as an open competition, below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tree maintenance, ecological conservation, and related green area services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs owing to its suitability criteria. The involved tasks include performing aftercare for approximately 9,280 trees which are part of a larger woodland restoration effort in the Peak District Dales. Companies with expertise in similar ecological projects can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and generate growth, while contributing positively to conservation efforts. Potential suppliers should prepare to address specific requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation provided by Natural England.

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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 29 coupes, spread across the reserves of Millers Dale, Cramside, Chee Dale, and Taddington Woods. The total number of trees to be inspected will be 9,280." Life in the Ravines is a 5-year woodland restoration project being delivered in the Peak District Dales Special Area of conservation. The project aims to mitigate the effects of ash dieback that has devastated these woodlands in recent years. The project has planted over 100,000 trees in areas where the woodland canopy is most threatened by the effects of ash dieback. Natural England is looking for a supplier to perform aftercare and maintenance of trees that have already been planted by the project. The trees to be maintained have been planted in either 0.25 ha hexagonal coupes, or 0.125Ha Half-hexagonal coupes, containing 320 or 160 trees respectively. Tree species are protected with 1.5m shelters, supported by 1.6m stakes. Shrub species are protected with 0.6m shelters supported by 0.7m stakes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023036-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

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