---
title: "Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services 2027-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068425"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068425.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services 2027-28

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068425

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement process to select contractors for the Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services for the years 2027-28. This project, located in the UKF region of the United Kingdom, falls under the services category, specifically tree-maintenance and tree-seeding services, with an estimated gross value of £3,000,000. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1 September 2027, and the contract period spanning from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2028.

The forthcoming tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in forestry and environmental services. Companies specialising in tree maintenance or seeding will be particularly well-suited to bid on this contract. With substantial project value and extended contract duration, this tender offers a promising prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the UK public sector. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in woodland creation and possess the expertise to meet the council's requirements are encouraged to participate when the tender moves forward.

## Notice

Procurement to seek a suitable contractor/s for the provision of the 2027-28 programme for the Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034673-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034673-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034673-2026
  16th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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