Award

Arboricultural Services

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Arboricultural Services was conducted by Epping Forest District Council, located in Epping, United Kingdom. As a sub-central government public authority, the council sought suppliers for major tree-maintenance services across the Epping Forest District. The open procurement process used an open procedure, which was completed as of June 2025, with Essex Tree Care Limited awarded the contract. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a possible renewal extending to 2031. The contract is valued at approximately £2.33 million gross and includes a standstill period ending on 8th July 2025, with the potential signing by 18th July 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in tree maintenance services, especially those capable of handling large-scale and complex tasks. Companies with the necessary expertise and capacity to manage arboricultural services in the public sector could benefit from the long-term nature and significant financial scope of this contract. While Essex Tree Care Limited, a large business, was awarded the contract, the process highlighted the interest from various bidders, indicating competitive prospects for firms prepared to meet such public sector requirements in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Arboricultural Services

Notice Description

Provision of Arboricultural Services to the Epping Forest District council. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961945058

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035738-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,433,334 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,942,335 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1992564000

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX TREE CARE

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