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Tree Works Framework

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 15:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 18:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council is actively seeking providers for a Tree Works Framework aimed at maintaining the region's tree stock in a healthy and safe condition. This procurement process, categorised under tree-maintenance services, involves multiple arboricultural operations split across four lots: Tree Pruning and Felling, Emergency Call-Out Services during and outside normal working hours, and Stump Grinding. The open procedure allows for competitive submissions, with tender documents to be submitted by 16th March 2026, using the Chest e-tendering system. This framework agreement, valued at £981,396 GBP, will cover services in the UKD3 region from July 2026 to June 2030, promoting sustainability and safety within the local environment.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to partake, as the lots are structured to cater to their capabilities and facilitate potential business growth. Bidders can compete through both mini-competitions and direct awards, depending on the lot, with clear criteria around quality, social value, and cost driving the award decisions. Companies offering emergency call-out services and those adept in stump grinding and comprehensive tree works can strengthen their market presence and expand their operational scope by engaging with Rochdale Borough Council through this procurement effort.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Works Framework

Notice Description

Rochdale Council are looking for providers to assist in maintaining their tree stock in a healthy and safe condition, and as such are looking to putting in place a framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of differing Arboricultural operations The services will be split in to 4 lots and include:- Lot 1 - Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works Lot 2 - Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours) Lot 3 - Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours) Lot 4 - Stump Grinding Please review the tender documents for further details and tender instructions.

Lot Information

Tree Pruning, Felling and Full Spectrum of Arboricultural Works

Required to provide a full spectrum of Arboricultural works including tree pruning, thinning, felling and crown reduction works.

Emergency Call-Out Works (During Normal Working Hours)

Emergency Arboricultural service during Working Hours in respect of tree maintenance, tree surgery, stump removal, temporary re-instatement of tree pits, tree pruning to be carried out next to highways, in parks and open spaces, communal housing areas, schools, cemeteries.

Emergency Call-Out (Outside of Normal Working Hours)

Required to provide an emergency call out service outside of the specified normal working day to respond to any tree emergency within 1 hour of being notified by the relevant authorising officer.

Stump Grinding

Required to undertake the removal of stumps on the highway, in parks and open spaces. These will be in a number of different surfaces i.e. tarmac, flag and grass.

Planning Information

The Expression of Interest will be issued via The Chest (project ID DN775791), further details for the contract can be found in the EOI document attached to the opportunity. To register interest in the opportunity, suppliers will need to register on The Chest and complete and return the EOI document via The Chest. Any clarifications will need to be issued via the messaging function on The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018036-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£981,396 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£981,936 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-14

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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