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Tree Maintenance Country Parks and River Work - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Tree Maintenance Country Parks and River Work - AWARD" has been completed by Bedford Borough Council. This contract, categorised under agricultural and related products, covers services related to tree works in County Parks and river environments. The details indicate the procurement method was an open procedure, and the tendering process culminated on 6th November 2025. The contract extends from 1st December 2025 to 1st December 2029, and the work will mainly take place within the United Kingdom, with the provision to service additional locations such as Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The latest update on the award was published on 13th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in agricultural and forestry services, with a projected contract value of £48,000. Although the contract is not specifically open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to execute large-scale maintenance and environmental work may find significant growth prospects. The open procedure favours businesses that can effectively compete on quality and price. Apex Tree Specialuists, a firm based in Bedford, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the potential for local businesses to earn high-value, multi-year contracts through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Tree Maintenance Country Parks and River Work - AWARD

Notice Description

We are inviting tenders for the service of tree works within our County Parks and river works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b738b950-cf3a-4d41-a9bd-ead022f0c858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2434f32-24e2-403d-b66f-b628df2029c5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Lynch
Contact Email
james.lynch@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 218287

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX TREE SPECIALUISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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