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009525 - NECF LA5 Tree Planting Framework

Newcastle City Council · Local authority

In brief

Newcastle City Council awarded grounds maintenance and construction work to Glendale Countryside Limited, Brambledown Landscape Services Limited and Durham Wildlife Trust on 4 November 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 23 months, up to 47 months with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The North East Community Forest (NECF) covers Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and the urban areas of County Durham. The programme supports the creation of high-quality environments, community participation, education, biodiversity, climate resilience, healthy living and local economic benefit. This Lot 1 specification relates to School Planting. It covers school planting on both council-owned school land and non-council school land, including academies, trusts and privately owned schools where applicable.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Glendale Countryside Limited
Brambledown Landscape Services Limited (SME)
Durham Wildlife Trust (SME)
4 bids received
£33,000
Awarded 4 November 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 077736-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 104869-2026

About the buyer

Newcastle City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

248

Awards

160

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From notice 077736-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 August 2026, last updated 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.