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Provision of tree stock for tree giveaway

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hertfordshire County Council, titled "Provision of tree stock for tree giveaway," has reached the award stage. This contract involves the supply of approximately 200,000 bare root tree whips, delivered in two batches over the winters of 2026 and 2027. The competition followed a limited procurement method under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. The delivery location for the trees is in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 19th May 2026, for a period starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 31st December 2027, with a total value of £97,283.25.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in tree-nursery products to expand their market presence, particularly those capable of supplying large quantities of specific tree stock. The procurement process being below the competitive threshold could be especially appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful award to W Crowder & Sons, a supplier classified as an SME. This project can benefit businesses looking to establish or strengthen ties with public authorities like Hertfordshire County Council by providing an opportunity to showcase their expertise in the horticultural industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of tree stock for tree giveaway

Notice Description

Council sought to procure approximately 200,000 bare root tree whips of specified species composition, age/size and provenance/origin; delivery required on specified dates, in two batches, approximately 100,000 in winter 2026 and approximately 100,000 in winter 2027. This is a Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052731-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,283 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W CROWDER & SONS

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