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009525 - NECF LA5 Tree Planting Framework

Awarded to BRAMBLEDOWN LANDSCAPE SERVICES LIMITED, DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST, GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED

Newcastle City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 14 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 10 September 2026

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Overview

Newcastle City Council is seeking tree planting services through a framework agreement (NECF LA5) covering school planting on council-owned and non-council school land across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, and County Durham's urban areas. The scope includes planting at academies, trusts, and privately owned schools, with an estimated value of £400,000. Submissions close 10 September 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£400,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 August 2026
Questions by
4 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Landscaping work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£33,000
Award date
4 November 2026
Contract period
2 November 2026 → 30 September 2028
Contract length
1 year 11 months
Could run to
30 November 2030
Against estimate
92% below
Bids received
4
Winners
  • BRAMBLEDOWN LANDSCAPE SERVICES LIMITED
  • DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST
  • GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 September 2028, or 30 November 2030 if every extension is used.

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Bids received

4

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 79% below the median.

Newcastle City Council in the last 12 months

136

contracts awarded, worth £89,855,497 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    14 August 2026

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