Planning

Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services 2026-27

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 12:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for tree planting and woodland creation services as part of the Heartwood Community Forest programme for 2026-27. This planned tender falls under the services industry category and focuses on tree maintenance and tree seeding. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key future notices expected by 1st September 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2027, in the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom. The estimated gross contract value is £3,000,000, aimed at securing a suitable contractor to deliver these services effectively.

The tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in tree planting and woodland management. Companies with innovative solutions for sustainable forestry and those looking to expand their operations in the UK could benefit significantly from this contract. Given its substantial budget, this opportunity is particularly attractive for established contractors in the field, capable of managing large-scale projects. Businesses with a proven track record of environmental stewardship and project delivery in the public sector should consider participating in this competitive bidding process to leverage new growth potentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services 2026-27

Notice Description

Procurement to seek a suitable contractor/s for the provision of the 2026-27 programme for the Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034679-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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