Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 19 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Tree Supply and Tree Planting Services – Wandsworth and Richmond

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth (Local council)

4 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£7,614,400envelope for 4 lots · £9,185,280 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Oct 2025awarded 21 Jan 2026
Awarded to Hillier Nurseries Ltd, Glendale Countryside Limited4 awards
Contract term 4 yrsends 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

"The Contracting Authorities invite tenders for the provision of Tree Supply and Tree Planting Services across both boroughs. The contract is divided into four lots, each awarded as a single contract:

This Authorities seek experienced and capable

Lot 1a – Tree Supply Wandsworth

Lot 1b – Tree Supply Richmond

Lot 2a – Tree Planting and Aftercare Wandsworth

Lot 2b – Tree Planting and Aftercare Richmond

Each contract will have an initial duration of four (4) years, with the option to extend for up to a further four (4) years. suppliers to deliver high-quality tree stock (ranging from Standard to Heavy Standard size) and professional planting and aftercare services. Trees will be planted across a variety of Council-owned sites, including Highways, Parks, Cemeteries, and Housing Estates, supporting the boroughs’ urban greening and environmental sustainability initiatives."

  • No preliminary market engagement: Contract required to be in place at the start of October

CPV: Parks maintenance services · Planting and maintenance services of green areas · Tree-nursery products · Trees

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value (£7,614,400 together) · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Tree Supply WandsworthAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,144,000

The Contracting Authorities invite tenders for the provision of Tree Supply and Tree Planting Services across both boroughs. The contract is divided into four lots, each awarded as a single contract: Lot 1a – Tree Supply Wandsworth Each contract will have an initial duration of four (4) years, with the option to extend for up to a further four (4) years. This Authorities seek experienced and capable suppliers to deliver high-quality tree stock (ranging from Standard to Heavy Standard size) and professional planting and aftercare services. Trees will be planted across a variety of Council-owned sites, including Highways, Parks, Cemeteries, and Housing Estates, supporting the boroughs’ urban greening and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,144,000 exc. VAT · £1,372,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Yes up to an aggregate of 4 yearsAuthority reference: 1a
Lot #2Tree Planting and Aftercare WandsworthAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£910,400

The Contracting Authorities invite tenders for the provision of Tree Supply and Tree Planting Services across both boroughs. The contract is divided into four lots, each awarded as a single contract: Lot 2a – Tree Planting and Aftercare Wandsworth Each contract will have an initial duration of four (4) years, with the option to extend for up to a further four (4) years. This Authorities seek experienced and capable suppliers to deliver high-quality tree stock (ranging from Standard to Heavy Standard size) and professional planting and aftercare services. Trees will be planted across a variety of Council-owned sites, including Highways, Parks, Cemeteries, and Housing Estates, supporting the boroughs’ urban greening and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £910,400 exc. VAT · £1,092,480 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Yes up to an aggregate of 4 yearsAuthority reference: 2a
Lot #3Tree Supply RichmondAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,400,000

The Contracting Authorities invite tenders for the provision of Tree Supply and Tree Planting Services across both boroughs. The contract is divided into four lots, each awarded as a single contract: Lot 1b – Tree Supply Richmond Each contract will have an initial duration of four (4) years, with the option to extend for up to a further four (4) years. This Authorities seek experienced and capable suppliers to deliver high-quality tree stock (ranging from Standard to Heavy Standard size) and professional planting and aftercare services. Trees will be planted across a variety of Council-owned sites, including Highways, Parks, Cemeteries, and Housing Estates, supporting the boroughs’ urban greening and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,400,000 exc. VAT · £1,728,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Yes up to an aggregate of 4 yearsAuthority reference: 1B
Lot #4Tree Planting and Aftercare RichmondAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£4,160,000

The Contracting Authorities invite tenders for the provision of Tree Supply and Tree Planting Services across both boroughs. The contract is divided into four lots, each awarded as a single contract: Lot 2b – Tree Planting and Aftercare Richmond Each contract will have an initial duration of four (4) years, with the option to extend for up to a further four (4) years. This Authorities seek experienced and capable suppliers to deliver high-quality tree stock (ranging from Standard to Heavy Standard size) and professional planting and aftercare services. Trees will be planted across a variety of Council-owned sites, including Highways, Parks, Cemeteries, and Housing Estates, supporting the boroughs’ urban greening and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £4,160,000 exc. VAT · £4,992,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Yes up to an aggregate of 4 yearsAuthority reference: 2B

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60–70 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
19 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST
Last source update
23 Jul 2026, 11:23 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 8 Dec 2025
Authority reference
3349
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-049747
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Parks maintenance servicesPlanting and maintenance services of green areasTree-nursery productsTrees
Delivery area
London (UKI34)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a5c Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Submission deadline
3 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge: lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com ↗ Please note that both Richmond and Wandsworth are involved on this project. Due to system limitations, we are unable to display this on this notice.

Timeline

19 Aug 2025 → 23 Jul 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST
  2. Clarification questions by392 days ago
    19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline378 days ago
    3 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by312 days ago
    8 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent269 days ago
    21 Jan 2026
  6. Standstill ends259 days ago
    30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  7. Contract starts199 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  8. Latest notice published85 days ago
    23 Jul 2026, 11:23 BST

Notice history

6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Aug 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    19 Aug 2025, 11:29 BST
    UK4
  3. Contract award notice published
    21 Jan 2026, 15:52 GMT
    UK6
  4. Status changed to complete
    21 Jan 2026, 15:52 GMT
  5. Contract signature expected
    1 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  6. Contract details notice published
    23 Jul 2026, 11:23 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

change of date

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-08: 1 release · 19 Aug 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 4
Awarded value £8,945,0004 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 49
Named bidders 1published on the award notice
Contracts signed 4latest 25 Feb 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Tree Supply Wandsworth1 award
Hillier Nurseries LtdLot 1a: Tree Supply Services for Wandsworth Borough Council1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: 8 year total(+4 years)£805,00021 Jan 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Tree Planting and Aftercare Wandsworth1 award
Glendale Countryside LimitedLot 2a: Tree Planting and Aftercare Services for Wandsworth Borough Council1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: +4 years (8 year total)£4,000,00021 Jan 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Tree Supply Richmond1 award
Hillier Nurseries LtdLot 1b: Tree Supply Services for the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: 8 year total(+4 years)£640,00021 Jan 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Tree Planting and Aftercare Richmond1 award
Glendale Countryside LimitedLot 2b: Tree Planting and Aftercare Services for the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: +4 years (8 year total)£3,500,00021 Jan 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1a: Tree Supply Services for Wandsworth Borough Council · Hillier Nurseries Ltd

    Signed
    25 Feb 2026
    Value
    £804,766
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    8 year total(+4 years)
    1 agreed KPI: KPI Clarity
    • KPI Clarity, For KPIs - Internal KPIs have been set for contract management purposes; however, as each lot is below the £5 million threshold in the Procurement Act 2023, publication of KPIs and publication of the full contracts is not required.
  • Lot 1b: Tree Supply Services for the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames · Hillier Nurseries Ltd

    Signed
    25 Feb 2026
    Value
    £639,458
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    8 year total(+4 years)
    1 agreed KPI: KPI Clarity
    • KPI Clarity, Internal KPIs have been set for contract management purposes; however, as each lot is below the £5 million threshold in the Procurement Act 2023, publication of KPIs and publication of the full contracts is not required.
  • Lot 2a: Tree Planting and Aftercare Services for Wandsworth Borough Council · Glendale Countryside Limited

    Signed
    25 Feb 2026
    Value
    £4,125,726
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    +4 years (8 year total)
    1 agreed KPI: KPI Clarity
    • KPI Clarity, Internal KPIs have been set for contract management purposes; however, as each lot is below the £5 million threshold in the Procurement Act 2023, publication of KPIs and publication of the full contracts is not required.
  • Lot 2b: Tree Planting and Aftercare Services for the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames · Glendale Countryside Limited

    Signed
    25 Feb 2026
    Value
    £3,551,054
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    +4 years (8 year total)
    1 agreed KPI: KPI Clarity
    • KPI Clarity, Internal KPIs have been set for contract management purposes; however, as each lot is below the £5 million threshold in the Procurement Act 2023, publication of KPIs and publication of the full contracts is not required.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Tree Supply Wandsworth16final-stage tenders00—
2 · Tree Planting and Aftercare Wandsworth1final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one00—
3 · Tree Supply Richmond16final-stage tenders00—
4 · Tree Planting and Aftercare Richmond16final-stage tenders00—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Borough of Wandsworth

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PVLQ-8225-QVHT Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street,, London, London, SW18 2PUContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Glendale Countryside LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PHDB-1755-BJLL The Stables, Duxbury Park, Chorley, North West, PR7 4ATContact email
  • Hillier Nurseries LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PRNR-9261-XCLM Ampfield House, Winchester Road, Ampfield, Hampshire, South East, SO51 9PAContact email

Official documents & specifications (10)

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