Scope
Reference
C3721 / C4326
Description
Cheshire East Council invited experienced contractors to tender for the delivery of planting and ongoing maintenance for two newly designated woodland areas within the borough. The opportunity was divided into two separate lots:
LOT 1 - Buttertons
LOT 2 - Bathertons
The scope of work includes site preparation, supply and planting of trees, and comprehensive maintenance to ensure the successful establishment and sustainability of the woodlands.
Lot C3721 Lot 1. Buttertons
Description
Lot 1 Buttertons: a 34-hectare former agricultural site at Haslington, Crewe.
Lot C4326 Lot 2. Bathertons
Description
Lot 2 Bathertons: a 38-hectare former agricultural site in Nantwich.
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Buttertons (C3721)
Lots
Lot C3721 Lot 1. Buttertons
Supplier
Contract value
- £458,698 excluding VAT
- £550,438 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates
- 8 October 2025 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 10 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
KPIs have been set within the contract but as the awarded contract does not exceed the £5million incl VAT threshold, we are not required to publish these.
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Bathertons (C4326)
Lots
Lot C4326 Lot 2. Bathertons
Supplier
Contract value
- £337,684 excluding VAT
- £405,221 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates
- 8 October 2025 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 10 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension is available to be used at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
KPIs have been set within the contract but as the awarded contract does not exceed the £5million incl VAT threshold, we are not required to publish these.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CLECO LTD
- Companies House: 14405583
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBP-6318-XCYX
10 Church Street
Tarporley
CW6 0QG
United Kingdom
Email: info@cleco-ltd.com
Website: http://www.cleco-ltd.com
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 03309271
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHN-5617-NTBQ
The Estate Office, Lowther Castle, Lowther
Penrith
CA10 2HH
United Kingdom
Email: info@lowther-forestry.co.uk
Website: http://www.lowther-forestry.co.uk/
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government