Award

T2496 - Arboriculture Services

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 13:38

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by Belfast City Council involves a public contract for "T2496 - Arboriculture Services" aimed at maintaining Council Parks and DfI Street Trees. This initiative, conducted via an open procedure, covers the regions within and around Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, effectively engaging two suppliers: Northern Tree Services Ltd and McAuley Tree Landscaping Environmental. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 31st August 2027, with possibilities of extension up till 2030. Key industry classifications for this tender are tree pruning and related arboricultural services, highlighting the focus on environmental management and horticultural maintenance.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the arboriculture industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand operations and services within the public sector. With a substantial budget and the potential for contract extensions, suppliers involved can plan for sustained growth and innovation in service delivery. The work involves comprehensive tree care and maintenance, ideal for businesses equipped with expertise in tree pruning, environmental landscaping, and managing large-scale green spaces. Businesses with the capability to manage contract-specific requirements, such as innovative project management and adaptability to unforeseen requirements like pest outbreaks or storm damage repairs, will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

T2496 - Arboriculture Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of arboriculture services for Council Parks and DfI Street Trees. The requirement is split into the following 4 lots: * Lot 1 - BCC Park Trees; * Lot 2 - DFI Street Trees maintenance Belfast North/Central * Lot 3 - DFI Street Trees maintenance Belfast South/East * Lot 4 - DFI Street Trees maintenance Belfast West/Lisburn/Castlereagh The Council has appointed a single Bidder for each Lot for the provision of the Deliverables although a Bidder may be awarded a maximum of 2 Lots should they demonstrate they have the capability and capacity to do so.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051311-2025
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
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

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MCAULEY TREE LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTAL

NORTHERN TREE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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