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title: "Woodland Creation at Buttertons & Bathertons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052275"
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# Woodland Creation at Buttertons & Bathertons

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052275

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Woodland Creation at Buttertons & Bathertons," aimed at establishing and maintaining two new woodland areas within the borough of Cheshire East, specifically in Crewe and Nantwich (regions UKD62 and UKD63). The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, involved the division of work into two lots: Lot 1 - Buttertons and Lot 2 - Bathertons. The project required contractors for site preparation, planting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability. Initial contracts commenced on 8th October 2025 and are set to run until 31st August 2029, with potential for a one-year extension. The main procurement category is services, with additional classifications in horticultural and forestry services.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and horticultural services, specifically those with experience in site preparation, tree planting, and landscape maintenance. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like CLECO LTD and LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP LIMITED, who have been awarded the contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively, to expand their portfolios and strengthen their positions within the public sector procurement arena. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality work with a focus on sustainability in environmental projects will find this an advantageous proposition, aligning with public authority goals of ecological advancement and maintenance.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council invited experienced contractors to tender for the delivery of planting and ongoing maintenance for two newly designated woodland areas within the borough. The opportunity was divided into two separate lots: LOT 1 - Buttertons LOT 2 - Bathertons The scope of work includes site preparation, supply and planting of trees, and comprehensive maintenance to ensure the successful establishment and sustainability of the woodlands.

### Lot Information

Buttertons

Lot 1 Buttertons: a 34-hectare former agricultural site at Haslington, Crewe.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.

Bathertons

Lot 2 Bathertons: a 38-hectare former agricultural site in Nantwich.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066423-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £943,132 |
| Lots value | £943,131 |
| Awards value | £796,382 |
| Contracts value | £796,382 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLECO; LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066423-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056221-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066423-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056221-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026304-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cleco-ltd.com
- http://www.lowther-forestry.co.uk/
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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