Scope
Reference
NCCT43127
Description
Norfolk County Council has been successful in securing EWCO funding for the creation of three woodland areas as part of the Wiggenhall Woodland project and the wider 1 Million Trees for Norfolk project. The woodland will be planted in three areas across the village of Wiggenhall St Germans, 5 miles Southwest of Kings Lynn in Norfolk.
Norfolk County Council wishes to commission a Principal Contractor for the creation of the Wiggenhall Woodland in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk. The successful contractor will follow the requirements of Norfolk County Council's England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) and will supply, plant and maintain circa 40,000 trees as part of the woodland creation.
Total value (estimated)
- £540,000 excluding VAT
- £648,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 September 2025 to 2 April 2031
- Possible extension to 2 April 2041
- 15 years, 7 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance and successful funding there will be a requirement for maintenance and monitoring until 2 April 2041 (10 years). The estimate value stated in the notice is the total including the extended 10 year maintenance period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03452000 - Trees
- 34928220 - Fencing components
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As contained in the Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 July 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 July 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express an interest and participate in this procurement applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.
Tenders must be submitted via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Delivery of long term and maintenance of woodland sites | Quality | 20% |
| Implementation approach | Quality | 20% |
| Delivery Schedule | Quality | 10% |
| Site logistics and Health and Safety | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Please note the the estimated budget for the initial contract is £440,000 and for the extended period of 10 years is an additional £100,000.
Norfolk County Council has joined the government's Devolution Priority Programme.
This process has the potential to lead to the establishment of a county combined authority for Norfolk and Suffolk, with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. A consultation is under way.
Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. One of these changes could happen without the other. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
NCCT43127-Wiggenhall Invitation to Tender Template.docx
Specifications_Wiggenhall_v1.0.docx
Wiggenhall_Woodland_Pricing Schedulev2.xlsx
Appendix 1_7.pdf
Contracting authority
Norfolk County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-3246-XWTR
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government