Tender

Tree Services

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

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Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes has initiated an open procurement process for Tree Services, following the guidelines of British Standards 3998:10 and the Industry Code of Practice for Arboriculture. This tender, identified by LR/TreeServices/032/25, aims to mitigate risks associated with trees managed by Plymouth Community Homes and enhance their health and longevity. The procurement pertains to the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th October 2025 at 09:00. The enquiry period concludes on 25th September 2025, and the award period is expected to end by 7th November 2025. The project has a substantial gross value of £900,000, and services will be delivered within the UK and Ireland regions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tree cutting, clearing, and pruning services. Companies that have established expertise in arboriculture, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises, stand to benefit greatly given the tender’s openness to such entities. The contract, offering potential extensions up to two additional years, extends from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028 with a gross budget of £900,000, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their operations and secure long-term engagement. The open procedure adopted in this tendering process provides a level playing field, encouraging a diverse range of submissions, and is particularly attractive to businesses prioritising both price competitiveness and social value.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Services

Notice Description

This opportunity is for Tree Services. It involves carrying out tree surgery practices in accordance with British Standards 3998:10 and the Industry Code of Practice for Arboriculture: Tree Work at Height (May 2020). It involves carrying out tree surgery works to reduce risks posed by Plymouth Community Homes' trees, as well as works to improve tree development, health, longevity and amenity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054237-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@pch.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752388145

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

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