Tender

Tree Works in our Public Parks and Open Spaces within Taunton

TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Taunton Town Council has initiated an open procedure tender for tree works in public parks and open spaces within Taunton. The procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage and was published on 2nd June 2026. It targets industry categories including tree-clearing, tree-cutting, and tree-maintenance services. The contract, valued between £25,000 and £30,000, will span from 1st September 2026 to 2nd September 2030. Interested parties have until 13th July 2026 to submit their proposals. This opportunity is based in the South West of the United Kingdom under the primary procurement category of works, and specifically focuses on CPV code 03452000 for trees and related services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept in arboriculture. Companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive tree management services and equipped with robust machinery, such as chainsaws and climbing equipment, are well-suited for this contract. The procurement’s open method enables fair competition, offering a significant opportunity to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like the Taunton Town Council. This could potentially lead to further prospects within the council and similar entities in the region.

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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-b5fd17-2f095959-31d6-4e39-adc2-6d12e183f098
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d3b45-83f7-4edc-b4d8-1983bbf226cf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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