How to win: STW Hedgerow Planting Programme 2026 - 27

About this contract

Severn Trent Water intends to undertake a competitive procurement for the delivery of approximately 20km of hedgerow planting across multiple operational sites within its region. The scope of the requirement includes approximately 15,000m of hedge whip planting and 5,000m of eco-hedge planting, together with associated tree planting, site preparation and vegetation management, plant handling and transportation, waste management, and aftercare services. The contract is anticipated to commence in October 2026, with all planting works to be completed by March 2027. Works will be undertaken at various Severn Trent Water sites across England, predominantly within the Midlands, including but not limited to Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire. Final site locations and detailed requirements will be provided within the tender documentation.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 25 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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