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title: "RBGKEW1465 Forestry work to fell Spruce tree that are at risk from Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058342"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# RBGKEW1465 Forestry work to fell Spruce tree that are at risk from Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058342

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a central government public authority based in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "RBGKEW1465 Forestry work to fell Spruce trees that are at risk from Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle," falls under the industry category of forestry services and conservation strategy planning. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Maydencroft Limited, an SME located in Hertfordshire. Key dates include the contract start date of 1st August 2025 and an end date of 31st October 2025, with the contract having been signed on 16th July 2025. The procurement followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services and environmental conservation, especially those specialising in beetle management and tree felling. It represents a potential growth area for companies that can offer expertise in ecology management and respond to the challenges posed by climate change affecting woodlands. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders would likely include those with experience in implementing preventive forestry measures and who are capable of swiftly mobilising resources for environmental conservation tasks. Maydencroft Limited, as a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business that can benefit from such contracts through the expansion of their service offerings in public sector projects.

## Notice

The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) is an increasingly serious threat to spruce woodlands across Europe, including the UK. With climate change creating more favourable conditions for its spread, forestry managers must adopt proactive strategies to protect woodland health. One of the most effective approaches is the pre-emptive felling of vulnerable spruce trees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046857-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,840 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | KEW GREEN |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAYDENCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046857-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046857-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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