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Heartwood 2026 Maintenance

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Heartwood 2026 Maintenance" was conducted by Derbyshire County Council, focusing on the maintenance of 21 newly planted woodland sites. This process is classified under the "Tree-maintenance services" category and is located in Matlock, United Kingdom. The tender initiated on 17th June 2026, sought quotes from three suppliers, and concluded on 26th June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £39,694.20 (excluding VAT), was signed with THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK) LTD and covers services scheduled from 13th July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was below the threshold, and all funding for this project was drawn from the DEFRA Trees for Climate fund.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and tree maintenance services. Companies like Thompson Tree Services, which specialise in tree maintenance and have experience and credibility in handling similar projects, are well-suited for such opportunities. The ongoing support from public funds, along with the need for experienced partners to ensure the efficient development of community forests like Heartwood, creates a sustainable avenue for businesses aiming to expand within this niche industry. By participating in such tenders, businesses can contribute to positive environmental outcomes while also experiencing growth in their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heartwood 2026 Maintenance

Notice Description

Tender and subsequent works are required for the first-year maintenance schedule of 21 newly planted woodland creation sites. 3 quotes were sought on 17/06/26 from 3 sources, Thompsons Tree Services, Brindle and Green and Chevron. The end date for the process was 26/06/26 and 2 quotes were received. One from Thompsons Tree Services for the value of PS39,694.20 (exc VAT), one from Brindle and Green for the value of PS72,602.41 (exc VAT), Chevron did not enter a quote. DHW want to go ahead with the quote from Thomson's due to it being the cheaper quote as well as the added benefit of the company already having undertaken the original planting of the sites. The undertaking of first-year maintenance is a prudent to allow Heartwood to efficiently complete a time-critical element of the tree establishment process. Undertaking the maintenance will increase tree survival rates and reduce future costs of replacing work already undertaken through deterioration if the first-year maintenance is delayed. All funds are drawn down from the external DEFRA Trees for Climate fund of which Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest is fully funded by.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061533-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£39,694 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 30 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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