Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION PLC
Avonbank
Bristol
BS20TB
Contact
ELOISE GRAYSTON
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Companies House
Companies House No
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NGED Vegetation Management
Reference number
WS5211260593
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NGED are awarding utility arboriculture Contractors to manage the vegetation in proximity to the Network on its behalf.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East Midlands NGED Vegetation Management
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Inspection of the vegetation surrounding the NGED network and analysis of all available vegetation data in order to identify vegetation which is breaching or has the potential to breach safety clearances
• Additionally, any vegetation (including dead, dying or diseased) that within the 4-year cycle may pose a grow-in, fall-in and / or fire risk shall be identified, recorded and actioned accordingly.
• Communication and liaison with the grantor to gain the required consent to successfully manage all of the vegetation identified
• The physical application of the vegetation management programme to ensure compliance with all of the requirements
• Independent auditing of the vegetation management programme to ensure safe working practices and compliance with this specification along with all other associated instructions and policies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation & Resource / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West Midlands - NGED Vegetation Management
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Inspection of the vegetation surrounding the NGED network and analysis of all available vegetation data in order to identify vegetation which is breaching or has the potential to breach safety clearances
• Additionally, any vegetation (including dead, dying or diseased) that within the 4-year cycle may pose a grow-in, fall-in and / or fire risk shall be identified, recorded and actioned accordingly.
• Communication and liaison with the grantor to gain the required consent to successfully manage all of the vegetation identified
• The physical application of the vegetation management programme to ensure compliance with all of the requirements
• Independent auditing of the vegetation management programme to ensure safe working practices and compliance with this specification along with all other associated instructions and policies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation & Resource / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South West - NGED Vegetation Management
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Inspection of the vegetation surrounding the NGED network and analysis of all available vegetation data in order to identify vegetation which is breaching or has the potential to breach safety clearances
• Additionally, any vegetation (including dead, dying or diseased) that within the 4-year cycle may pose a grow-in, fall-in and / or fire risk shall be identified, recorded and actioned accordingly.
• Communication and liaison with the grantor to gain the required consent to successfully manage all of the vegetation identified
• The physical application of the vegetation management programme to ensure compliance with all of the requirements
• Independent auditing of the vegetation management programme to ensure safe working practices and compliance with this specification along with all other associated instructions and policies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation & Resource / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South Wales (West) - NGED Vegetation Management
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Inspection of the vegetation surrounding the NGED network and analysis of all available vegetation data in order to identify vegetation which is breaching or has the potential to breach safety clearances
• Additionally, any vegetation (including dead, dying or diseased) that within the 4-year cycle may pose a grow-in, fall-in and / or fire risk shall be identified, recorded and actioned accordingly.
• Communication and liaison with the grantor to gain the required consent to successfully manage all of the vegetation identified
• The physical application of the vegetation management programme to ensure compliance with all of the requirements
• Independent auditing of the vegetation management programme to ensure safe working practices and compliance with this specification along with all other associated instructions and policies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation & Resource / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South Wales (East) - NGED Vegetation Management
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Inspection of the vegetation surrounding the NGED network and analysis of all available vegetation data in order to identify vegetation which is breaching or has the potential to breach safety clearances
• Additionally, any vegetation (including dead, dying or diseased) that within the 4-year cycle may pose a grow-in, fall-in and / or fire risk shall be identified, recorded and actioned accordingly.
• Communication and liaison with the grantor to gain the required consent to successfully manage all of the vegetation identified
• The physical application of the vegetation management programme to ensure compliance with all of the requirements
• Independent auditing of the vegetation management programme to ensure safe working practices and compliance with this specification along with all other associated instructions and policies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation & Resource / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-006007
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
LOT 1
Title
East Midlands - NGED Vegetation Management
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ground Control Ltd
Billericay
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Companies House
01795094
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
LOT 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTS Group
Needham Market
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Companies House
04299486
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
LOT 3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSK Hi-Line Ltd
Exeter
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
Companies House
13765064
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
LOT 4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lampeter Tree Services Ltd
Ceredigion
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Companies House
042591320
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
LOT 5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smerdon Tree Services Ltd
Merthyr Tydfil
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Companies House
04934812
The contractor is an SME
No
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England & Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom