Scope
Description
Norfolk County Council has appointed a Principal Contractor for the creation of the Wiggenhall Woodland in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk. The 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.
Contract 1. Create and Maintain Three Areas of Woodland and Open Space in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk
Supplier
Contract value
- £418,929.19 excluding VAT
- £502,715.03 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 September 2025 to 1 April 2031
- Possible extension to 1 April 2041
- 15 years, 6 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council and based on performance and funding availability.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03452000 - Trees
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
New Woods Forestry Ltd
- Companies House: 08442766
The Cottage, 87 Yarmouth Road
Norwich
NR7 0HF
United Kingdom
Email: david@newwoods.co.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Create and Maintain Three Areas of Woodland and Open Space in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk
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