This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:38

TenderUpdate

23 May 2025 at 11:38

Award

19 May 2025 at 10:59

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

Karbon Homes, a public law entity focused on housing and community amenities, has initiated an open procedure tender titled "Arboricultural Surveys and Works" under the CPV classification 77211500 for tree-maintenance services. The procurement process encompasses various services such as tree inspections, hazard risk assessments, digital GIS surveys, and comprehensive tree works across the Karbon Homes Estate, located in Newcastle. The procurement, launched on 21st February 2025, progressed through tender updates with a notable contract award on 19th May 2025. The contract duration is set for 1,440 days, and key components include extensive tree maintenance activities throughout the Tyneside region. Important amendments were made on 23rd May 2025, updating the total contract value to £116,666.66 for multiple lots.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in arboricultural and tree-maintenance services. Large firms like SPECIAL BRANCH TREE SERVICES NE LTD and BATSON GROUNDCARE LTD, both based in the UK, successfully secured active awards in several lots due to their demonstrated capacity and technical know-how. Smaller enterprises with a solid background in environmental management and arboriculture can also find lucrative prospects here. The framework agreement allows up to 44 participants, offering a chance to engage in various sub-contracts such as crown reduction and tree hazard assessments. This initiative not only benefits businesses involved but also enhances community safety and environmental management through meticulous tree maintenance across the specified regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Arboricultural Surveys and Works

Notice Description

Karbon Homes are seeking to appoint experienced and competent Contractors to a Framework to deliver an Estate Wide Tree Survey & Arboricultural Inspections, Assessments and Works.

Lot Information

Lot A1 - Tree Inspections & Arboricultural Hazard Risk Assessment services

Tree inspections and hazard risk assessments across the Karbon Homes Estate.

Lot A2 - Estate Wide Tree Survey

Provide a comprehensive inspection with digital GIS data of the whole Karbon Homes Estate.

Lot B1- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B2- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B3- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B4- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B5- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B6- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B7- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B8- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B9- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B10- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B11- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Lot B12- Tree Works

Services include: * Crown Reductions * Crown Lifting * Pollarding * Coppicing * Branch Removals * Dead wooding * Epicormic/Basal Growth Removal * Felling * Self-Set Removal * Stump Level * Stump Grinding to Ground Level * Stump Treatment * Tree Replacement * Tree Guards / Stakes * Timber / Arisings Removal * Ivy Removal * Hedge Maintenance * Reactive Emergency Tree Works * Equipment Hire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e76f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026352-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Karbon Homes
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BATSON GROUNDCARE LTD

SPECIAL BRANCH TREE SERVICES NE LTD

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