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title: "RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603d4

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## Summary

The procurement process announced by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council involves a tender for "RFQ 2025/49 - Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down". As part of their public undertaking, this project encompasses tree-clearing, cutting, and maintenance services. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, falling under services in the industry category. The Council has mandated that all works must be performed professionally by competent staff, with a keen awareness of the sensitivity involved in such operations. Interested parties should note the submission deadline for tenders is set for 19th January 2026 at noon, following an enquiry period that ends on 15th January 2026. The contract period will run from 2nd to 27th February 2026, with the entire process overseen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in arboricultural services to grow by providing essential services ensuring the safety and conservation of the trees within Castlewellan Forest Park. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its below-threshold procurement nature. Enterprises with experience in tree maintenance and clearance can benefit from the professional recognition and financial gains of undertaking such an important community project. The focus on professional and sensitive completion of tasks implies a preference for businesses with a proven track record of similar operations, highlighting an opportunity to tender for those situated in proximity to, or within, the UK.

## Notice

Arboricultural Storm Clearance of the Southern Trail Head and Other Trees at Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down. Tree works & clearance that are undertaken must be completed in a timely and highly professional manner by staff that are competent in the tasks expected of them and aware of the sensitive nature of the works that they undertake. The maintenance, making safe and conservation of the council's tree resource is paramount to outdoor locations across the district. Clearance and post storm rectification works are paramount to this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002329-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500 |
| Lots value | £17,500 |
| 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

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002329-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002329-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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