PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:51

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24 Mar 2025 at 18:44

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20 Mar 2025 at 18:19

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20 Mar 2025 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Exeter City Council for PR432023 Arboriculture Services includes two main components: tree maintenance and surveys & inspections. This tender, classified under the horticultural services category, was completed through an open procedure method. Located in the UK's South West region (UKK43), specifically in Exeter, the procurement had a total contract value of £1,194,315.2 split between Maintenance (£1,196,159.2) and Surveys & Inspections (£178,674). Signed on 8th October 2025, the contracts were awarded to Devon Tree Services Limited, highlighting an opportunity for qualified suppliers within the tree care industry.

This project offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs skilled in arboricultural services. With quality and price as its key award criteria (60% and 40% weighting, respectively), this tender was suitable for businesses experienced in tree maintenance, consultancy, and assessments, as specified under CPV classifications like tree maintenance and tree surveys. The opportunity primarily targets firms that are accredited by the Arboricultural Association and have a strong background in ecology and environmental management. Successful suppliers stand to benefit from long-term partnerships, as the contracts include the potential for renewals extending beyond the initial five-year period.

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Notice Title

PR432023 Arboriculture Services (Lot 1 - Maintenance, Lot 2 Surveys & Inspection)

Notice Description

Delivery of Arboricultural services; tree maintenance services and tree surveys and inspection services.

Lot Information

Arboricultural Maintenance

Arboriculture services to include, pruning, felling, planting and aftercare of trees on Council land, including but not exclusive to parks and open spaces, cemeteries, allotments, residential housing sites, commercial and operational premises, Valley parks (nature reserves) and woodlands.

Options: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Surveys and Inspections

Consultancy services including detailed tree safety reports, expert advice and emergency tree officer cover where necessary.

Options: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal after five years for up to two further extensions of twelve months, each extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056819-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,374,833 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVON TREE SERVICES

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