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LBWF- ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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14 Jul 2026 at 08:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Arboricultural Services, facilitated by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, has reached the award stage. The contract is titled "LBWF- ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES" and falls under the industry category of agricultural and horticultural products. Gristwood and Toms Ltd, the awarded supplier, will provide the services within the region of England, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £5,500,000 GBP and covers a period from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2029, incorporating a potential extension of 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, offering transparency and competitive opportunities, with the award formalised on 26th June 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities in the field of horticultural and tree maintenance services. The contract's scale indicates a robust demand for varied services, including tree planting, maintaining, cutting, and clearing. While the tender process has concluded, similar opportunities may be of interest to businesses specialising in arboriculture or those capable of offering comprehensive horticultural services. Companies with expertise in tree nursery products or tree seeding could also benefit from pursuing future opportunities in this sector. The open procedure suggests that future tenders will encourage broad participation, providing chances for suitable enterprises to expand their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LBWF- ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES

Notice Description

LBWF- ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES contract award to Gristwood and Toms Limited. Estimated full term value PS9,649,479.00 (60 months including an optional +24 months based on submitted quote including estimates for annual tree planting. Total estimated spend based for 60 months is PS5,460,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2d85f57-34f1-4f4f-8763-fb750cf8dd81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402b5b7c-4123-48b4-bf67-8ff984648cac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRISTWOOD AND TOMS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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