--- title: "Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0669d3.json) ## Summary Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, conducted an open procurement process for the "Aftercare and maintenance of planted trees in the Wye Valley of the Peak District Dales SAC." The industry category for this contract was largely centred on tree-maintenance services. The intended geographic focus was the UKF region, particularly encompassing various reserves such as Dovedale and Ilam. The contract was part of a larger effort to combat ash dieback and was awarded to ASCENT TREE SOLUTIONS LTD. The procurement process progressed through its stages, reaching an award conclusion on 18 May 2026, with the contract scheduled until 18 September 2026, amounting to a gross value of £19,836. This award creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those experienced in tree and nature reserve maintenance. Such projects are ideal for SMEs, given their suitability requirements and competitive nature. Businesses equipped with the expertise to provide comprehensive tree maintenance services, including experience in handling ash dieback, will find valuable opportunities. The contract is not only fitting for specialists in arboriculture but also represents a strategic opportunity to collaborate with government authorities on environmental conservation initiatives. ## Notice We invite you to provide a quote for undertaking tree maintenance and aftercare of 32.5 coupes, spread across the reserves of Dovedale, Ilam, Ladyside, Ossoms & Soles Coppice. The total number of trees to be inspected will be 10,400. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045516-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 May 2026 | | Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,530 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASCENT TREE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045516-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027695-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 14:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023036-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 13:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022983-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045516-2026 18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027695-2026 26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023036-2026 13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022983-2026 13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13329 Request for quotation. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13330 Order form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13331 Commercial response form. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14008 Clarification to bidders questions ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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