Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0d-af06-709a-835d-2d268e04a735/to-undertake-maintenance-and-aftercare-of-planted-saplings-for-the-life-in-the-r awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # To undertake maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project (LIFE19/NAT/UK/000147) in the Wye Valley, Derbyshire Dales [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £1 to £15,000 Published 21 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 1 Apr 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Provide a service to perform aftercare on planted saplings in ravines woodland of the Derbyshire Dales. The work involves removal of weeds and re-planting dead saplings and replacing damaged tree stakes and shelters. Materials, induing saplings to be provided by the Authority. The work is on steep remote terrain in the ravine valleys of the Wye Valley in the Derbyshire Dales. There are approximately 10,400 saplings to be inspected spread across 3 different valleys within the Derbyshire Dales. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to by 12 midday on 01/04/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## CPV classification Forestry services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b17a4ae0-1e9f-42da-be76-67c6c10315b1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Natural England: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Procurement for Communal Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance and Window Cleaning in Central and East of England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots) · Habinteg Housing Association Limited · 36 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-c9d7-7053-92b2-88d12b254b3e/procurement-for-communal-cleaning-grounds-maintenance-and-window-cleaning-in-ce) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – ENTRETIEN DES ESPACES VERTS 2027-2030 · in'li AURA · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6789-716f-b004-7f194a904113/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-entretien-des-espace) [Grounds maintenance services – Maai- en groenwerken · I.G.L. / Ter Heide · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-eb2c-7085-bd1a-368adb3a6648/belgium-grounds-maintenance-services-maai-en-groenwerken) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – Raamovereenkomst Integraal groenonderhoud en -renovatie · Gemeente Pijnacker-Nootdorp · 48 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-2439-7225-ab4e-250999d07fc7/netherlands-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-raamovereenkoms) [Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services – Servicio de mantenimiento de zonas verdes, huertos de ocio, fincas, campo de fútbol y caminos · Ayuntamiento de Loiu - Ayuntamiento de Loiu · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-664e-73bc-ac60-7389cc4f0946/spain-ornamental-and-pleasure-gardens-maintenance-services-servicio-de-mante) [Tree-cutting services – Entretien des plantations le long des RD et du patrimoine arboré du Lot · Departement du Lot · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-62cb-726c-9c5a-3390b3f0d471/france-tree-cutting-services-entretien-des-plantations-le-long-des-rd-et-du)