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title: "EM166 - AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF A TREE FELLING INCIDENT IN NORTHWICH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-07-29"
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# EM166 - AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF A TREE FELLING INCIDENT IN NORTHWICH

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567f9

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), located in Bootle, Merseyside, has initiated a procurement process for an independent expert witness to contribute to an investigation of a tree felling incident on the A556, Northwich. This tender falls under the services category specifically focusing on forestry services. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded on 29th July 2025. The process followed a direct method, targeting requirements below threshold, and did not involve competition. The contract commenced on 27th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th January 2026, while services are expected to cover various regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those capable of delivering expert opinions and reports on incidents affecting public safety and compliance. The awarded supplier, TMN ARBORICULTURE, exemplifies how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are equipped to compete in this sector, providing insights into safety events that may influence enforcement decisions. Forestry specialists and consultancies with experience in investigation and reporting on environmental incidents are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, paving the way for growth through consultative and analytical contributions to safety-focused projects.

## Notice

HSE are seeking an independent expert to contribute in the investigation of a tree felling incident on the A556, Northwich CW8 2DR on 30th January 2025, and to provide an opinion on the causes and relevant factors relating to the incident and provide an expert report to inform any enforcement decision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043815-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMN ARBORICULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043815-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043815-2025
  29th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3559
  Redacted contract as signed.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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