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title: "To undertake maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project (LIFE19/NAT/UK/000147) in the Wye Valley, 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) in the Wye Valley, Derbyshire Dales

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b17a4ae0-1e9f-42da-be76-67c6c10315b1

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Natural England, an organisation based in Buxton, England, for the LIFE in the Ravines Project situated in Wye Valley, Derbyshire Dales. The project, classified under forestry services, requires maintenance and aftercare of approximately 10,400 planted saplings in remote ravine woodlands, focusing on weed removal, re-planting dead saplings, and replacing damaged stakes and shelters. The procurement stage, currently at Award, indicates its completion, with Sheffield Tree Care Limited having been awarded the contract valued at £18,525. The procurement utilised an open procedure, catering specifically to SMEs, and spanned a contract period from 12th May 2025 to 12th September 2025, with key tender submission deadlines having concluded on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological services, particularly those experienced in remote terrain work. Companies focused on forestry, landscape maintenance, and environmental restoration will find this project resonates with their expertise. As an open procedure tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, it fosters competitive participation from businesses within these domains. Such projects not only provide a platform for generating revenue but also contribute to enhancing environmental conservation efforts, thereby offering participating businesses a chance to expand their portfolio within the public sector and reinforce their ecological credentials.

## 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, induing saplings to be provided by the Authority. The work is on steep remote terrain in the ravine valleys of the Wye Valley in the Derbyshire Dales. There are approximately 10,400 saplings to be inspected spread across 3 different valleys within the Derbyshire Dales. 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/beb9e7ff-e32d-43af-b58b-d8c2351c8afe |
| 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 | £18,525 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD TREE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb9e7ff-e32d-43af-b58b-d8c2351c8afe
- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593acc7b-dcfc-4c32-8627-da52dd5b7bdc
- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593acc7b-dcfc-4c32-8627-da52dd5b7bdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb9e7ff-e32d-43af-b58b-d8c2351c8afe
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593acc7b-dcfc-4c32-8627-da52dd5b7bdc
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bd6439f-16cb-4ac5-82bc-273a7290a97d
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/794252d4-30e1-4289-b398-c40cafc69e68
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8833dd8-786a-4ea6-897e-db165066225e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/add2641a-7b54-40f0-ab4d-4cca151c553a

## Notice URLs

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

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