---
title: "National Tree Risk Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# National Tree Risk Management

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605bd

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the "National Tree Risk Management" project. This contract, categorized in the services industry and located in the United Kingdom, was subject to a procurement method identified as 'direct' under a below threshold approach without competition. Forbes-Laird Arboricultural Consultancy Ltd, an SME, has been appointed to deliver a THREATS-based tree risk management architecture for national implementation. The contract was active as of 1st January 2026 and runs through to 1st January 2027, with the signed date being the beginning of January 2026. This procurement process is at the award and contract stage, highlighting completion and fulfilment of the contractual obligations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the tree maintenance and risk management sectors. With the primary focus on tree maintenance services, consultancies and service providers specialising in such areas are positioned to leverage the contract for expanded business prospects. Companies similar to Forbes-Laird Arboricultural Consultancy Ltd, especially small to medium enterprises with the capability in arboricultural consultancy and risk management solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities with public sector authorities. The procurement provides a scope for developing long-term relations with public authorities like National Highways Limited, potentially leading to continued collaboration on infrastructure and environmental management projects.

## Notice

Delivery of a THREATS based tree risk management architecture for national implementation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003133-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,695 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORBES-LAIRD ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003133-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003133-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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