---
title: "Heartwood Community Forest tree planting and woodland creation services 2026-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068428"
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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 2026-27

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068428

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for tree planting and woodland creation services as part of the Heartwood Community Forest programme for 2026-27. This planned tender falls under the services industry category and focuses on tree maintenance and tree seeding. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key future notices expected by 1st September 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2027, in the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom. The estimated gross contract value is £3,000,000, aimed at securing a suitable contractor to deliver these services effectively.

The tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in tree planting and woodland management. Companies with innovative solutions for sustainable forestry and those looking to expand their operations in the UK could benefit significantly from this contract. Given its substantial budget, this opportunity is particularly attractive for established contractors in the field, capable of managing large-scale projects. Businesses with a proven track record of environmental stewardship and project delivery in the public sector should consider participating in this competitive bidding process to leverage new growth potentials.

## Notice

Procurement to seek a suitable contractor/s for the provision of the 2026-27 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/034679-2026 |
| 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 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## 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 12:06 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034679-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034679-2026
  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

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