---
title: "Hedge planting and maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a9d8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a9d8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-07"
---

# Hedge planting and maintenance

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9d8

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for hedge planting and maintenance services on its County Farms estate, as detailed under contract ID ocds-h6vhtk-05a9d8-062998-2025. This project, categorised under planting and maintenance services of green areas, involves activities scheduled from 1st November 2025 until 31st March 2031 across several regions in the United Kingdom, specifically UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The direct award process, influenced by below-threshold quote considerations, engaged TILHILL FORESTRY LIMITED as the supplier, following a necessity-driven decision due to budget and timing constraints, prioritising readiness for the planting season.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for growth in the horticultural and landscaping sectors, making it an attractive venture for large businesses specializing in environmental and agricultural services. The scope of work — from planting through extended maintenance — ensures ongoing involvement, ideal for established companies with resources to manage long-term projects. Businesses capable of delivering extensive green space management and maintenance services stand to benefit significantly from such undertakings, leveraging both societal impact and commercial gain.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council have purchased services for hedge planting and maintenance on their County Farms estate. Planting is scheduled between 1st November 2025 and 15th February 2026. Maintenance will run from April 2026 to March 2031.

### Procurement Information

This was not a direct award process but the transparency notice does not permit the selection of the process used. This was intended to be a below threshold quote process. Three quotes were sought but the most advantageous quote was substantially over the threshold. After benchmarking it was determined that a full tender process would not produce a more advantageous bid in time for the planting season. As per Schedule 3 of the Procurement Act 2023 the best estimate for the cost of this contract was that it would be under threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062998-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £329,365 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TILHILL FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 15:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062998-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062998-2025
  7th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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