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title: "Contract for Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham (2025)"
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# Contract for Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham (2025)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21556dd0-9dab-48d7-9f3a-fc187e80c6d5

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham for 2025. The contract involves planting approximately 12,000 mainly broadleaved trees across five sites, with the support of tree guards, stakes, and fencing, along with maintenance for three years, which includes weeding, footpath maintenance, and replacement of failed elements. The procurement process utilized a selective, restricted procedure and concluded on 25th November 2024. The contract, valued at £138,000, officially begins on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2027, covering forestry services as per CPV classification 77200000. The primary supplier is Microsite, with Maydencroft held in reserve.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry and environmental management, particularly those capable of managing large-scale planting and maintenance projects. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) within the forestry services sector are well-suited to compete, as the contract's structure favours the involvement of such enterprises. The project's three-year duration ensures ongoing work and stable revenue, with the potential to build strong relationships with a prominent public sector organisation, Durham County Council, thereby contributing to sustained business growth and development in the region.

## Notice

This Contract for Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham. Durham County Council to appoint a single Contractor to carry out the planting of approximately 12,000 mainly broadleaved trees across 5 sites including the supply of trees, guards, stakes and fencing etc, the planting of the trees early 2025 planting season and including 3 years maintenance thereof including weeding, cutting of footpaths and the replacement of failed elements. This contract will be awarded on a sole supplier basis, however the Council will hold one bidder in reserve to protect the provision of the contract deliverables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1726b132-90e5-4456-be65-7c51ae61288d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MAYDENCROFT, (IN RESERVE; MICROSITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1726b132-90e5-4456-be65-7c51ae61288d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1726b132-90e5-4456-be65-7c51ae61288d
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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