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Contract for Specialist root barrier work

REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Redditch Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for Specialist root barrier work," categorised under services in the tree maintenance industry. The contract was awarded to OPTERA LTD, with a status marked as active as of 1st April 2026. This procurement was conducted via a direct method, without competition, as it was below the specified threshold. The contract's value amounts to £48,122.76 gross, covering a period from 2nd April 2026 to 1st April 2027. Work will be carried out across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tree maintenance services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised root barrier solutions. Given the nature of the procurement method and the specified industry, companies with established expertise in providing efficient and cost-effective environmental and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. With the cumulative geographical scope of the project, there is potential for business expansion and increased regional visibility.

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Notice Title

Contract for Specialist root barrier work

Notice Description

RBC Contract for Specialist root barrier work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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