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title: "L354 Big Halton Forest National Highways"
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# L354 Big Halton Forest National Highways

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9d5132a-560c-4d84-a79e-3e3dbcb98ee6

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Halton Borough Council, was for the “L354 Big Halton Forest National Highways” project, which is classified under the industry category "Trees" (CPV code 03452000). The contract, intended to facilitate tree and woodland planting across Halton, commenced on 1 January 2025 and concluded on 3 March 2025. The open procedure procurement, valued at £69,201, targeted the UK’s North West region. The tender period ended on 11 December 2024, and the award stage was completed with the contract being awarded to Dunkil Developments LTD on 17 January 2025. The main procurement category for this contract was works, and it was particularly suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in forestry and landscaping, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With Halton Borough Council emphasising projects that contribute to environmental sustainability, companies specialising in tree planting and woodland management are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement method being open ensures a fair competitive environment, allowing various SMEs to participate and secure public contracts, enhancing their portfolio and promoting business expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to access and carry out tree and woodland planting in four separate open space sites across the borough of Halton, resulting in the creation of a 1.78 ha of additional tree planting. The plants have been provided through the National Highways 3millions Trees scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5f185c-31c3-473f-8101-77ff84784bcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,201 |
| 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNKIL DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5f185c-31c3-473f-8101-77ff84784bcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5f185c-31c3-473f-8101-77ff84784bcd
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

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