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Provision of an Arboricultural Services Framework

Erewash Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 16:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Nov 2025 at 17:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2025 at 15:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 12:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council, located in Ilkeston, United Kingdom, has established a framework for the provision of arboricultural services, including tree maintenance and emergency tree works, under the title "Provision of an Arboricultural Services Framework". The procurement stage is complete, with awards for the lot issued as of 7th January 2026. The open procedure selected suppliers via a framework agreement method, which allows for mini-competitions on a quarterly basis, and uses price as the sole evaluation criterion. This framework primarily targets services within the UKF region and covers activities such as hedge pruning, stump removal, and emergency responses, where suppliers are required to be on-site within an hour as needed.

This tender opens doors for growth to small and medium enterprises specialising in tree maintenance services, particularly those capable of rapid response in emergency situations. Businesses with expertise in large-scale tree works and the ability to competitively price their services can benefit from this framework. As the procurement framework is structured with an emphasis on price and quick response time for emergencies, firms with efficient operation models and cost-effective solutions are well-positioned to thrive. The framework encourages SMEs to engage in a competitive environment that allows them to bid for work regularly through mini-competitions, providing recurring opportunities to expand their service delivery and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Arboricultural Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council is establishing a framework for the provision of Tree Works (Arboricultural Services), including hedge pruning, stump removal and re-instatement. The Contract also includes emergency tree works to address situations where for example a tree is at risk of failing or a tree is blocking a road etc. In the event of emergency tree works being required, Suppliers MUST be able to attend site within one (1) hour of receiving notification from the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 month extension subject to performance, business need and funding.

Planning Information

Within Erewash's corporate strategy, the following priorities have been identified: • Economy and Regeneration • Supporting Communities • Sustainable Environment • A Modern Council In order to meet these priorities and maximise social value, Erewash Borough Council wishes to consider how economic, environmental and social benefits can be integrated throughout the procurement process. Comments and suggestions are therefore welcomed as to how the Council could maximise these benefits in the specification for delivery of this service. Comments should be returned to the procurement team - procurement@erewash.gov.uk no later than 2pm on 20th June 2025. Please note, the Council does not guarantee that all suggestions will be incorporated in the tender specification although consideration will be given. It is anticipated that the invitation to tender will be issued w/c 23rd June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001215-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-04

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Erewash Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BEECHWOOD TREES AND LANDSCAPES LTD

FOREST FARM TREE SERVICES LLP

THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK) LTD

Tom Richards Tree Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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