Award

Tree Maintenance and Repair Work across Middlesbrough

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has concluded the award stage of its open procurement process for tree maintenance and repair work, including emergency repair, across Middlesbrough. The contract is structured into two lots and valued at £750,000, extending from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The services, set under CPV code 77211500 for tree-maintenance services, will be delivered in the UKC12 region. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure with framework agreement provisions, offers a framework scheme that could last until 2031. A standstill period is scheduled to end on 26th January 2026, with the main contract commencing on 1st February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tree maintenance and repair, particularly SMEs, as demonstrated by the participation of several small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) among the awarded suppliers, alongside larger companies. The open procurement method encourages competitive bidding, making it favourable for qualified businesses aiming to expand their service reach or portfolio within the public sector, particularly in environmental and emergency repair sectors. The framework structure facilitates ongoing opportunities to secure additional work throughout the contract term, thereby providing a platform for consistent business growth and stability in the Middlesbrough area.

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Notice Title

Tree Maintenance and Repair Work across Middlesbrough

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council requires services of Tree Maintenance and Repair Work and Emergency Repair Work across the town

Lot Information

Tree Maintenance and Repair Work

Tree Maintenance and Repair Work after Tree Surveying is completed

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Emergency Tree Repair Work.

Emergency Tree Repair Work across Middlesbrough

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003506-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ARBOR DIVISION

ARBORCUT TREE SERVICES

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

JCJB TREE SURGERY

OAKDALE (NE

PREMIER TREE SERVICES

SPECIAL BRANCH TREE SERVICES NE

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