Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (agriculture & food security): Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield. By Gateshead Borough.
This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Crop Production and Forestry. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Gateshead Council has acquired c.40ha of land at South Farm, Garesfield including 6ha of Huntley Gill Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland, and approximately 34ha of rough grazing pasture. This is to be converted to new native broadleaf woodland which will buffer and protect Huntley Gill, while providing further value for biodiversity, amenity, and carbon sequestration, whilst being resilient to climate change and pests and diseases.
We aim to provide opportunities for meaningful community participation. The appointed contractor should be willing to support a specialist engagement provider by providing trees and accessories on planting days and inspecting the quality of planting after the event.
The procurement involves the first winter season of planting, and three subsequent years of beat ups and summer maintenance.
Further competition held via Gateshead Council's DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on January 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 001067-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Gateshead Borough Council
Gateshead Borough Council has issued 45 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Gateshead Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Scottish Woodlands Limited was awarded the contract for £628,686. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 001067-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Scottish Woodlands Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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