---
title: "Hedge cutting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Hedge cutting

Buyer: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b95

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## Summary

The public procurement process in question pertains to a contract titled "Hedge cutting" undertaken by THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY, a central government public authority based in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category and is specifically concerned with routine hedge cutting of roadside hedges and key hedge lines. The process was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract successfully awarded on 1st January 2026 and active until 31st December 2028. The procurement method employed was limited competition, with the contract valued at £30,418, and the primary delivery locations include regions UKF13, UKF22, and UKG24.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in hedge trimming services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like C J SPRINGTHORPE LIMITED, the awarded supplier for this contract. Companies with expertise in maintaining roadside vegetation and operating within the specified UK regions could find this contract beneficial for their growth. Organisations with the capability to fulfil service contracts under a limited competition procurement method may find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the specialised nature of the task and the focused geographical delivery areas.

## Notice

Routine hedge cutting of roadside hedges and other key hedge lines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011531-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,418 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY |
| Locality | SWADLINCOTE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE12 6BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Ashby Woulds |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C J SPRINGTHORPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011531-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011531-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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