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title: "Homes England - Harras Moor, Whitehaven - Tree Felling & Planting Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-15"
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# Homes England - Harras Moor, Whitehaven - Tree Felling & Planting Works

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606e7

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## Summary

This public procurement process was managed by Homes England, a sub-central government public authority, focusing on tree felling and planting works at Harras Moor, Whitehaven. The project falls under the services category in the forestry and horticultural industry. The process reached the contract award stage on 15 January 2026, marking the completion of the procurement. The procurement method applied was 'limited', targeting below-threshold competitive engagement. The contract, which was signed on 28 November 2025, commenced on 1 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 December 2026. The work site is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKD1.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, like Lowther Forestry Group Limited, which secured the award. The focus on forestry services, alongside clear timelines and set deliverables, offers businesses specialising in these areas the chance to showcase their expertise and contribute to public projects. Engaging with such tenders not only provides immediate business opportunities but also helps in establishing long-term relationships with public entities like Homes England, fostering potential for future growth and collaboration on government contracts.

## Notice

Following the outcome of a survey on the Harras Moor site tree felling, replacement planting and maintenance works are urgently required prior to bird nesting season.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003585-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,888 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003585-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003585-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lowther-forestry.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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