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Contract Award Notice - Tree Surveying and arboricultural works along watercourses, flood defense assets, or other designated assets within the Thames area.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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07 Oct 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Environment Agency, focuses on providing tree surveying and arboricultural works along watercourses and flood defence assets in the Thames area. This contract has already been awarded with the completion status noted, under the industry category of Tree-maintenance services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 10th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Notable dates include the tender period end on 12th May 2025 and the contract award notice publication on 7th October 2025. The services are expected to be performed across multiple locations in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within the environmental and maintenance sectors, particularly those experienced in tree maintenance services. Vegetation Management Services was awarded the contract, valued at £32,500 initially, with an overall estimated value of £119,000. The project involves comprehensive vegetation management, suggesting opportunities for businesses that can supply personnel, equipment, and machinery necessary for such works, as well as the capability to manage temporary works design and underground service searches. This tender allows businesses specialising in arboricultural services a chance to collaborate with governmental agencies, enhancing their profile in public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - Tree Surveying and arboricultural works along watercourses, flood defense assets, or other designated assets within the Thames area.

Notice Description

For the furnishing of all essential personnel, equipment, machinery, and materials required for tree surveying and arboricultural works along watercourses, flood defence assets, or other designated assets within the Thames area as outlined in the price list. Furthermore, the Contractor will be responsible for the collection of all relevant above and underground service searches as required. This encompasses the provision of temporary works design as necessary. Throughout the duration of the contract works at the affected property

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f622f3f-515d-4b31-a05a-d13bb63202e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a15c1b7-afab-48c4-b48d-d7e9e3386d08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Patricia Oduguwa
Contact Email
patricia.oduguwa@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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