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Hedgerow Planting Services 2026/27

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Sep 2026 at 08:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2026 at 15:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2026 at 16:39

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited is seeking a contractor to deliver hedgerow planting services across its operational area in the United Kingdom. The work covers approximately 20 kilometres of planting across multiple sites, including around 15,000 metres of hedge whip planting and 5,000 metres of eco-hedge planting, together with associated tree planting. The services include receiving, handling, storing and transporting plant stock; biosecurity management; waste management; site reinstatement; photographic and completion records; reporting; site audits; aftercare; and restocking or replacement planting where required. This is an environmental land-management and habitat-restoration requirement, classified under planting and maintenance of green areas and environmental rehabilitation. Severn Trent Water intends to appoint one contractor, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has reached tender: Severn Trent Water invited offers through an accelerated open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 16 September 2026 at 12:00, and bids had to be submitted electronically by 25 September 2026 at 12:00. The buyer expected to make its award decision by 12 October 2026 at 23:59. The initial contract period is 19 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with rights to extend through two further 12-month planting seasons, to a maximum end date of 31 March 2029. The estimated gross value is £900,000. Evaluation is based on quality and technical merit at 60%, commercial factors at 30%, and sustainability at 10%.

This opportunity suits an established environmental, arboricultural, ecological or landscape contractor able to manage planting delivery across multiple operational sites. Bidders need practical capability in hedge whip and eco-hedge planting, associated tree planting, plant-stock logistics, storage and distribution, and safe transport between sites. The requirement also favours suppliers with robust biosecurity controls, waste-management processes and the ability to reinstate sites after works. Ongoing establishment support is important, including inspections, photographic evidence, completion reporting, site audits, aftercare and responsive replacement planting. The successful supplier will need sufficient operational capacity to coordinate a substantial multi-site programme and maintain records throughout delivery. It may also suit an SME with the necessary horticultural workforce, supply-chain management and environmental restoration experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hedgerow Planting Services 2026/27

Notice Description

Severn Trent Water seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver hedgerow planting services across its operational area during the 2026/27 planting season. The scope of the contract includes the delivery of approximately 20 kilometres of hedgerow planting across multiple sites, comprising approximately 15,000 metres of hedge whip planting and 5,000 metres of eco-hedge planting, together with associated tree planting. Services required include plant handling, storage, transportation, biosecurity management, waste management, site reinstatement, reporting, aftercare and restocking where required. The contractor will be responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of plant stock, implementation of biosecurity controls, delivery of planting works in accordance with the specification, provision of photographic and completion records, and ongoing establishment support including site audits and replacement planting where necessary. Works will be undertaken at multiple locations throughout the Severn Trent Water operational area. The contract is anticipated to commence in October 2026 and continue through the 2026/27 planting season. Severn Trent Water intends to award a single contract to the supplier offering the most economically advantageous tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will cover the 2026/27 planting season. Severn Trent Water reserves the right to extend the contract by up to two further planting seasons of 12 months each. Extensions may be exercised where there is a continuing requirement for hedgerow planting and associated services, the supplier has delivered satisfactory performance, and the extension represents value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e3f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084182-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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