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30 Jan 2026 at 11:10

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07 Jan 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth, functioning under the role of a public authority in sub-central government, has initiated a procurement process for "Arboriculture Services for Wandsworth and Richmond Borough Council." This process, focusing on procurement categories such as Agricultural, Forestry, Horticultural, Aquacultural, and Apicultural Services, follows an open competitive flexible procedure. Contracts are intended to be finalized by March 2026, with the tendering process starting in early June 2025. It is important to note that the contracts will encompass various activities, including tree planting and maintenance, with a procurement value approximately totalling £1 million annually for Wandsworth and £600,000 for Richmond. Significant dates include the awards issued by January 2026, with contracts commencing from April 2026.

This procurement presents tangible opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in arboriculture and related services. The multi-lot tender approach allows businesses of varied scales, from large enterprises like Glendale Countryside Ltd to SMEs such as WOODVALE TREE CARE LTD, to compete. Given the sector's scope and the contracts’ extension potential up to eight years, this tender is well-suited for businesses adept in long-term municipal service delivery within the UK, especially those experienced in efficient and responsive service management such as emergency callouts and scheduled maintenance work.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Arboriculture Services for Wandsworth and Richmond Borough Council

Notice Description

Both Wandsworth Borough Council and the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Arboriculture Maintenance Services contracts are due to expire on 31 March 2026 and require timely retendering, with tendering commencing in early June 2025. The contracts relate to Arboriculture Services which include, but are not limited to: Tree Planting, Tree Pruning, Tree Felling, Young Tree Maintenance, Stump Grinding, Basal Growth, Climbing Tree Inspections and Emergency Works. The contracts will be for four years and with the option to extend each of the contract lots for up to a further four-year term. In Wandsworth, the total annual value of these contracts is circa PS1 million. The London Borough of Richmond annual contract value is circa PS600,000. The Councils currently intend to approach the market with a multi-lot tender for each borough and the aim of this exercise is for the Councils to gain a better understanding of how the supply market o

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008362-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,214,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£17,214,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Wandsworth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Boarstatant Limited t/a Cook Arboricultural Services

Glendale Countryside Ltd

K.P.S. CONTRACTORS LIMITED

WOODVALE TREE CARE LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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