---
title: "To supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines project for autumn/winter 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05627d"
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# To supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines project for autumn/winter 2025/26

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05627d

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Natural England, a central government public authority, to supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines project for autumn/winter 2025/26. This process involved the supply of 20,915 native hardwood saplings suitable for the Tilio-acerion ravine woodlands, with deliveries scheduled between September 2025 and May 2026. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, targeting goods within the plant and tree categories. The awarded contract, active as of 20th August 2025, was granted to ALBA TREES LTD, with the delivery locations specified in the United Kingdom region of UKF. Key dates included the submission deadline for quotations on 7th August 2025 and the contract execution commencing on 15th September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the horticulture and environmental sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale native tree and plant supplies. Companies proficient in fulfilling detailed logistical requirements related to plant batch deliveries across multiple sites are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The competitive open procurement method favours companies that can demonstrate both compliance with strict environmental and logistical standards and the ability to manage contract variations, such as sourcing suitable alternative species if required. Engaging in such contracts could enhance business reputation and expand operations within central government projects.

## Notice

To supply 20915 saplings of specified native hardwood species suitable for planting in Tilio-acerion ravine woodlands, via batched deliveries to three project sites. Supply and delivery to take place between September 2025 - May 2026. Quantities, species, delivery sites and intervals are all included in the supporting documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If any tree species become unavailable we would consider the supplier sourcing trees from other suppliers, assuming the same criteria of trees is met. If this option is not available we would consider discussing the supply of alternative available species. If, in this instance, we cannot agree on a suitable alternative species then the contract would be reduced by the value of the unavailable trees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052987-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 28 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | £49,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,685 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALBA TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 03452000 - Trees

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 07:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052987-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 17:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041452-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052987-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041452-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3236
  RfQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3237
  Commercial Response Template
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3238
  Contract Draft

## Notice URLs

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

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