---
title: "Tree Planting and Maintenance - Soft Market Test"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06058d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Tree Planting and Maintenance - Soft Market Test

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06058d

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a multi-supplier framework focussed on Tree Planting and Maintenance across its estate. This contract, scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 and conclude on 11th October 2030, aims to plant and maintain additional woodland areas, supporting environmental targets. The industry category for this procurement falls under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with the location for the delivery being mainly in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, indicating transparency and inclusiveness in supplier participation. Key dates include a future notice scheduled for 25th June 2026, intending to further inform potential suppliers.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and horticultural services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, given the framework's suitability requirements. Firms with expertise in environmental services, particularly those with capabilities in woodland creation and maintenance adhering to the Woodland Carbon Code, would be well-positioned to benefit. Participating in the soft market assessment will enable businesses to influence the tender design, increasing practicality and alignment with existing market capabilities. Engaging in this process offers a strategic advantage by positioning businesses to contribute to Cornwall Council's environmental ambitions and facilitating potential growth through long-term collaboration.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is seeking to procure a multi-supplier framework for Tree Planting and Maintenance on the Cornwall Council Estate running between October 2026-October 2030.

### Planning Information

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to understand the provider landscape and potential interest and gather feedback from the forestry market. The questionnaire is open to any provider. Your input will help shape a business proposal and inform the design of a future tender process, ensuring it is practical, user-friendly, and aligned with market capabilities. This is not a formal tender and does not imply any commercial commitment. Participation in this exercise will not affect your eligibility for any future procurement opportunities. If you are interested in this area of service provision and would like to help us assess the market, the questionnaire can be accessed through Supplying the Southwest. Please complete and return the questionnaire through the Supplying the Southwest portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,435,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026623-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003050-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026623-2026
  24th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003050-2026
  14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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