Tender

Arboriculture Services _Participation stage

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council is seeking to establish a framework for arboriculture services, including standard, time-sensitive, and emergency work along public highways within the region. This procurement process, classified under the 'Trees' category, will also consider all legal and operational requirements as per the specification document. The procurement is currently in the Participation Stage, using a selective methodology within a restricted procedure framework. Interested businesses must submit their expressions of interest by the tender period end date of 16 September 2025. The successful framework agreement is projected to start on 1 April 2026 and have an initial term of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in arboriculture services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are encouraged to participate. With a budget of £4,500,000, it attracts companies capable of delivering high-quality, timely services under pressure. Firms located within or able to provide services to the South East of the UK will find this contract particularly accessible. Participating at this stage could position a business as one of the top six contenders advanced to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, allowing them to establish a long-term partnership with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboriculture Services _Participation stage

Notice Description

RBWM wants to set up a Framework (initial term 3 years with option to extend for further 2 yrs) for the provision of arboriculture services within The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for standard, time sensitive and emergency arboriculture work. Work will be required along the public highway (which must be carried out in accordance with all the legal and operational requirements as stated in the Specification). This is a Participation Stage; we are aiming to take up to 6 the highest scoring bidders to the ITT stage. The details of the evaluation methodology are included in the Invitation to Participate documents available on the Bravo portal. Please use the following link to access the documents - https://public.bravosolution.co.uk How to Express an Interest in This Tender Register your company on the eSourcing portal Bravo (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). For further guidance on how to register on The Public Sector Procurement Portal hosted by Bravo Solution please follow instruction on the website. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the Bravo portal with the username/password and look for PQQ 253 .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a45f72a9-0b1c-448b-b534-c898b5443920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0752501a-4ddd-446d-85ac-b74210406d3d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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