---
title: "Tree Purchasing Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eab4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# Tree Purchasing Framework

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eab4

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Tree Purchasing Framework," aiming to acquire tree-nursery products to support climate resilience efforts. Falling under the goods category, this contract is associated with the delivery of products in the UKJ3 region. The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to its below-threshold status. This process has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st July 2025. The framework had multiple suppliers, namely Hillier Nurseries Limited, Barcham Trees PLC, and W. Crowder & Sons Limited, with each awarded an active contract valued at £120,000.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the tree-nursery sector, fostering partnerships with the local government to contribute to environmental sustainability. Suppliers with expertise in nursery products are ideally positioned to benefit from such frameworks, although large enterprises like Hillier Nurseries and small to medium-sized companies such as Barcham Trees and W. Crowder & Sons were both successful in this tender. Opportunities for further business growth lie in delivering quality goods that align with environmental initiatives driven by local authorities. This could also encourage other SMEs in related sectors to explore collaborations with regional authorities.

## Notice

A framework to facilitate the purchasing of trees in line with SCC climate resilience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A framework to facilitate the purchasing of trees in line with SCC climate resilience.

Options: 1 + 1

### Procurement Information

Below Threshold Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077917-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BARCHAM TREES; HILLIER NURSERIES; W.CROWDER & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077917-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

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