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title: "To undertake maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project (LIFE19/NAT/UK/000147) - Near Taddington, Dovedale & other surrounding woodland in the Derbyshire Dales"
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# To undertake maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project (LIFE19/NAT/UK/000147) - Near Taddington, Dovedale & other surrounding woodland in the Derbyshire Dales

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e2ee935-072c-44ef-bb77-67348ac827a1

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract valued at £12,710 to Wildscapes Community Interest Company for the maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings as part of the LIFE in the Ravines Project located in the Derbyshire Dales, near Taddington, Dovedale, and surrounding woodlands. The award was published on 3rd December 2025, following the tender process initiated on 21st February 2025, which concluded on 11th April 2025. This forestry service contract involves inspecting approximately 10,240 saplings across different reserves in the Wye Valley. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold, and the contract period runs from 12th May 2025 to 12th September 2025. The opportunity was classified under CPV 77200000, with the work taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the forestry services industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria described as favourable for such businesses. Companies experienced in terrain work, especially those accustomed to operating in remote and challenging environments, would find this contract advantageous. The provision of materials, including saplings by the authority, mitigates initial material cost concerns, allowing businesses to focus on strategic planning and operational excellence. Overall, the project allows for involvement in environmental conservation efforts, enhancing business reputation and expanding client portfolios in ecological and natural management sectors.

## Notice

Provide a service to perform aftercare on planted saplings in ravines woodland of the Derbyshire Dales. The work involves removal of weeds and re-planting dead saplings and replacing damaged tree stakes and shelters. Materials, including saplings to be provided by the Authority. The work is on steep remote terrain in the ravine valleys of the Derbyshire Dales Near Taddington, Dovedale & other surrounding woodland. There are approximately 10,240 saplings to be inspected spread across 3 different reserves within the Wye Valley. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to owen.morris@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/04/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to owen.morris@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4954376e-348b-42c9-a409-8599005834b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,710 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BUXTON |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK17 0DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Hartington & Taddington |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDSCAPES COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4954376e-348b-42c9-a409-8599005834b0
- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ef5a87-cb16-46c8-8479-75d4011d2a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4954376e-348b-42c9-a409-8599005834b0
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ef5a87-cb16-46c8-8479-75d4011d2a0f
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc0e9a55-443c-41f8-9856-01bdd353f088
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02d3c397-3bd8-4b2f-8edd-71fa9e5ecb0c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cb52f71-d90d-4e56-ae1c-f116035aecce
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c51d4422-9f05-491d-b744-3dfb631bb994

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lifeintheravines.co.uk

## Provenance

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