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title: "Heartwood 2026 Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Heartwood 2026 Maintenance

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Heartwood 2026 Maintenance" was conducted by Derbyshire County Council, focusing on the maintenance of 21 newly planted woodland sites. This process is classified under the "Tree-maintenance services" category and is located in Matlock, United Kingdom. The tender initiated on 17th June 2026, sought quotes from three suppliers, and concluded on 26th June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £39,694.20 (excluding VAT), was signed with THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK) LTD and covers services scheduled from 13th July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was below the threshold, and all funding for this project was drawn from the DEFRA Trees for Climate fund.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and tree maintenance services. Companies like Thompson Tree Services, which specialise in tree maintenance and have experience and credibility in handling similar projects, are well-suited for such opportunities. The ongoing support from public funds, along with the need for experienced partners to ensure the efficient development of community forests like Heartwood, creates a sustainable avenue for businesses aiming to expand within this niche industry. By participating in such tenders, businesses can contribute to positive environmental outcomes while also experiencing growth in their service portfolios.

## Notice

Tender and subsequent works are required for the first-year maintenance schedule of 21 newly planted woodland creation sites. 3 quotes were sought on 17/06/26 from 3 sources, Thompsons Tree Services, Brindle and Green and Chevron. The end date for the process was 26/06/26 and 2 quotes were received. One from Thompsons Tree Services for the value of PS39,694.20 (exc VAT), one from Brindle and Green for the value of PS72,602.41 (exc VAT), Chevron did not enter a quote. DHW want to go ahead with the quote from Thomson's due to it being the cheaper quote as well as the added benefit of the company already having undertaken the original planting of the sites. The undertaking of first-year maintenance is a prudent to allow Heartwood to efficiently complete a time-critical element of the tree establishment process. Undertaking the maintenance will increase tree survival rates and reduce future costs of replacing work already undertaken through deterioration if the first-year maintenance is delayed. All funds are drawn down from the external DEFRA Trees for Climate fund of which Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest is fully funded by.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061533-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,694 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061533-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061533-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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