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title: "Living Ash Project: Second Archive Site Planting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050666"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# Living Ash Project: Second Archive Site Planting

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050666

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed the procurement process for the "Living Ash Project: Second Archive Site Planting". The contract is part of Phase 3 of an initiative to plant grafted, semi-resistant ash trees as a genetic resource against Ash Dieback. This contract was awarded on 24th March 2025 and spans the timeframe until 13th July 2025. Located in London, this procurement falls within the 'services' category specifically related to planting and maintenance of green areas. The tender has been conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, classified under "below threshold." The project's primary objective is to populate the second archive site with suitable tree selections, recommended by prior research undertaken during LAP Phase 2.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in horticultural and tree-planting activities. SMEs focused on ecological conservation could particularly benefit, as illustrated by the award to Future Trust CIO, a small-to-medium enterprise involved in community-led tree conservation. The tender's direct method indicates a preference for specialised capabilities in addressing specific environmental challenges, positioning businesses with niche expertise in ecological projects to leverage similar forthcoming contracts. By engaging in projects of this nature, businesses can enhance their portfolios, demonstrate expertise, and foster strategic relationships with central government bodies like Defra.

## Notice

This Contract is to facilitate Phase 3 of the Living Ash Project (LAP). The Contractor will plant available tree selections that have been grafted in a previous iteration of the project at the second archive site. The aim of the project is to ensure the second archive site is stocked with semi resistant ash trees to act as a genetic resource. This work is invaluable for future studies into Ash Dieback Resistance and was recommended in the conclusion of the LAP Phase 2 report. The work under this Contract covers the planting of the trees and the associated costs only. It does not cover ongoing maintenance of the site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016547-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,613 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016547-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016547-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.futuretrees.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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