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Published 14 Aug 2026, 14:35 BST

Official UK procurement notice

009525 - NECF LA5 Tree Planting Framework

Official notice

Authority: Newcastle City Council (Local council)

Framework agreementWorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: North East (UKC14)
Framework ceiling (notional)£400,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Sept 2026
Framework period 1 yr 11 moends 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensions · starts 2 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The North East Community Forest (NECF) covers Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and the urban areas of County Durham. The programme supports the creation of high-quality environments, community participation, education, biodiversity, climate resilience, healthy living and local economic benefit.

This Lot 1 specification relates to School Planting. It covers school planting on both council-owned school land and non-council school land, including academies, trusts and privately owned schools where applicable.

CPV: Landscaping work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places
up to 3 suppliers
Framework period
1 yr 11 mo · up to 3 yrs 11 mo from 2 Nov 2026
Buyer regions
UKC14, UKC21, UKC22
Who may buy through it
  • Newcastle City Council;
  • North Tyneside Council;
  • South Tyneside Council;
  • Gateshead Council;
  • Durham County Council.
Published description of the framework

Each Participating Authority may award Call-Off Contracts under the Framework Agreement for Works falling within the scope of the Framework Agreement.

Call-Off Contracts will normally be awarded in accordance with the ranked supplier procedure set out below.

Each Call-Off Contract will be a separate contract between:

a. the Participating Authority issuing the Call-Off Order, acting as the Employer; and

b. the Framework Supplier accepting the Call-Off Order, acting as the Contractor.

Newcastle City Council is responsible for establishing and administering the Framework Agreement. Newcastle City Council will not be a party to, or responsible for, a Call-Off Contract awarded by another Participating Authority.

Each Participating Authority will be responsible for:

  • identifying its requirements;
  • obtaining its internal approvals;
  • issuing requests under the ranked supplier procedure;
  • awarding and issuing its Call-Off Orders;
  • managing performance under its Call-Off Contracts;
  • approving payment applications and invoices; and
  • making payments due under its Call-Off Contracts.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement does not guarantee that a Framework Supplier will receive any Call-Off Contract, regardless of its ranking.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£400,000
Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensionsValue: £400,000 exc. VAT · £480,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2x 12 month extensions subject to performance
45112700 Landscaping work

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: 40% Quality 60% Price Fully outlined in the available tender documents at https://www.open-uk.org/

What this means for your bid
  • “009525 - NECF LA5 Tree Planting Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
• Newcastle City Council; • North Tyneside Council; • South Tyneside Council; • Gateshead Council; • Durham County Council.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
14 Aug 2026, 14:35 BST
Last source update
14 Aug 2026, 14:35 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-077736
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Landscaping work
Delivery area
North East (UKC14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e4c3 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: OPEN-UK
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Appointment period ends
10 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.open-uk.org ↗

Timeline

14 Aug 2026 → 2 Nov 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published73 days ago
    14 Aug 2026, 14:35 BST
  2. Clarification questions by52 days ago
    4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends46 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    10 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    27 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 5 days
    2 Nov 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2026, 14:35 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Newcastle City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PBHM-6848-TWYG Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East, NE1 8QHContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender