Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield

Gateshead Council
North East

Conversion of 34 hectares of rough grazing pasture into native broadleaf woodland to buffer existing ancient woodland. The scope includes initial tree supply and planting, plus three years of subsequent maintenance and beat-ups. The contractor must support community engagement events by providing materials and conducting quality inspections of planting work.

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Awarded value: £629k; As published
Published: 7 January 2026
Awarded: 7 January 2026; Scottish Woodlands Limited
Contract length: Not stated

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of large-scale native woodland creation, including tree supply, planting services, and ongoing maintenance for biodiversity and carbon sequestration projects.

Supply and plant trees during the first winter season to convert approximately 34ha of rough grazing pasture into new native broadleaf woodland.
Provide three subsequent years of beat ups and summer maintenance.
Provide trees and accessories on planting days and inspect the quality of planting after the event in support of a specialist engagement provider.

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 77310000, 77211500, 77211600

Services in this contract

Woodland creation and forest plantingMain service£166k typicalSupply and planting of trees to create 34ha native woodland

Lifecycle

Published
7 January 2026
Contract awardedto Scottish Woodlands Limited
7 January 2026
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

The buyer

Gateshead Council

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The supplier

Scottish Woodlands Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1049687/supply-planting-and-maintenance-of-trees-at-south-farm-garesfield
Buyer reference: Not published
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Gateshead Council. Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of Trees at South Farm, Garesfield. Contract award, 7 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1049687/supply-planting-and-maintenance-of-trees-at-south-farm-garesfield (accessed 5 November 2026).