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title: "RFQ 2025 25 - Arboricultural Work Southeastern Perimeter at Castlewellan Forest Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1ca"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# RFQ 2025 25 - Arboricultural Work Southeastern Perimeter at Castlewellan Forest Park

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1ca

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for "RFQ 2025 25 - Arboricultural Work Southeastern Perimeter at Castlewellan Forest Park" under an open competition procurement method. This project involves significant tree maintenance services, specifically reducing over mature conifers from the 1960s by approximately eight metres. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 30th September 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 2nd October 2025. The contract is valued at £12,000 GBP, with the project scheduled to commence on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 13th November 2025. The contract will be executed within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in tree maintenance services, particularly those experienced in arboreal work. Given the project's scale and the council's preference for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is ideal for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects. With its open competition nature and electronic submission policy, this tender is accessible to a broad range of potential suppliers, encouraging diverse participation and offering a platform for growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

Over mature conifers from the 1960's need a substantial reduction of circa 8 meters for medium term survival until replacement trees grow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059575-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059575-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059575-2025
  25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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