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Tree Works in our Public Parks and Open Spaces within Taunton

Taunton Town Council

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04 Aug 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Taunton Town Council procured tree works in its public parks and open spaces in Taunton. The requirement covers tree felling, cutting, reduction, pruning, maintenance, clearance and immediate removal of timber and brushwood. Work is categorised as tree and arboricultural works, including tree-clearing, tree-cutting and tree-maintenance services (CPV 77211300, 77211400 and 77211500). Activities are to take place during business hours and exclude emergency or out-of-hours work. The contractor is responsible for safely accessing and carrying out work in public park settings, including handling large or fallen timber and clearing work areas. The procurement is classified as works and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure. Bids had to be submitted by 13 July 2026 at 12:00. Taunton Town Council awarded the contract to Arboricare Limited on 4 August 2026 for £30,000. The contract period runs from 22 September 2026 to 20 September 2030. The requirement was evaluated through the open competition for the stated tree works, with the award covering the full procurement rather than separate lots. The award is active. The contract value is stated in pounds sterling and no separate award or lot values are reported.

This award demonstrates established demand from Taunton Town Council for planned arboricultural work across public parks and open spaces, delivered during normal working hours. A credible future competitor would need professional tree-work capability covering felling, pruning, reduction, cutting and clearance, together with the capacity to remove substantial quantities of timber and brushwood promptly. Essential operational resources include insured 4x4 vehicles suitable for park access, professional ground and climbing chainsaws, climbing and rescue equipment, rigging and winching systems, woodchipping and tipping capacity, and suitable traffic-management equipment. Crews would also need complete chainsaw and climbing PPE, welfare facilities, and the ability to work safely around public spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Works in our Public Parks and Open Spaces within Taunton

Notice Description

Tree works, including but not limited to felling, reducing and clearing, to be carried out during business hours. This does not include emergency or out of hours works. The contractor must possess, maintain, and have access to all necessary equipment to effectively and safely execute tree work during business hours. This includes, but is not limited to: Vehicles - Robust 4x4 vehicles suitable for park access (with appropriate clearance/permissions), fully insured and equipped with secure storage and lighting. Chainsaw - A range of professional chainsaws(ground and climbing saws) with appropriate guide bars for large and small material, and spare parts. Access, Climbing - Full set of specialist climbing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including harnesses, ropes, friction devices, and emergency descent/rescue equipment. Lifting, Rigging - Rigging equipment (slings, blocks, ropes, port-a-wraps) and winches (vehicle-mounted or manual) for securing and controlling large/fallen timber. Lighting - High-intensity, self-powered lighting towers/generators for safe work visibility during night-time operations. Welfare, Safety - Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all crew (helmets, visors, chainsaw trousers, boots, hearing protection), mobile welfare facilities, and traffic management signage/cones. Clearance - Woodchipper and/or tipper truck/trailer capacity suitable for immediate removal or large volumes of timber and brushwood.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-125baa11-2dff-4d7b-b616-985c36296158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516465c-b99f-44ee-b308-1a68e23e117a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Taunton Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBORICARE LIMITED

Further Information

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