Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Hythe Town Council
- Supplier
- E's Trees SME
- Value
- £63,185
- Procedure
- Competitive quotation (below threshold)
- Sector
- Agricultural & horticultural services · Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (CPV 77000000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date18 Dec 2025
- Published20 Mar 2026Published 92 days after the contract date
Description
Hythe Town Council is inviting applications to carry out significant tree felling works to remove trees affected by Ash Dieback disease in it's woodlands at Eaton Lands. Contractors will need to create suitable access points, remove trees, demonstrate best environmental practice and work in accordance with relevant forestry commission and conservation guidelines. Additionally a completed tender will need to evidence how contractors will ensure correct completion of works, clearance of the site and appropriate aftercare and upkeep. To receive a copy of the tender document please contact planning@hythe-tc.gov.uk
About the supplier
E's Trees: every public contract they have won.