---
title: "Tree Purchasing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c89"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Tree Purchasing

Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c89

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council involves the acquisition of various tree planting supplies within the horticulture industry, categorized under CPV as "Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture" and "Tree-nursery products." This framework, titled "Tree Purchasing," operates under an open competition method, aiming to identify suppliers to fulfil specialised tree planting requirements. The initial two-year contract period commenced on the 13th of October, 2025 with options for a 12-month extension. The procurement is in the award stage as of December 2025, with contracts actively awarded to Hillier Nurseries Limited, A. Hill & Sons Limited, and King & Co (The Tree Nursery) Limited, delivering to the UKC12 region encompassing locations such as Redcar and Middlesbrough.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural goods, particularly those dealing with the supply of diverse tree types and planting equipment. It offers potential growth for organisations operating within the specified regions, including SMEs and larger enterprises capable of delivering quality products aligned with the council's needs. The framework agreement provides flexibility in awarding contracts based on competitive pricing and quality assessments, representing a lucrative prospect for businesses seeking expansion through government contracts. Suppliers possessing robust logistics capabilities for efficient delivery across the contract period would be well-suited to seize these opportunities.

## Notice

Award to provide a variety of Standard, half standard, feather and whip trees including supplementary tree planting equipment or products. The Framework is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2025 and will be for an initial period of 2 years with 1 x 12 month optional extension period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month optional extension, subject to delegated approvals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080347-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A. HILL & SONS; HILLIER NURSERIES; KING & CO (THE TREE NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080347-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 08:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050729-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080347-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050729-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hillier.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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