Planning

Tree Maintenance Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 16:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for "Tree Maintenance Services," classified under the services category, specifically tree pruning (CPV 77341000). Located in the United Kingdom, the process is in the planning stage as of 30th October 2025, with an open procedure procurement method. This tender involves the establishment of a framework agreement to provide tree maintenance services. Although this is not a live tender opportunity, interested parties should note that a further pre-market engagement notice is anticipated in November 2025, with the future notice set to be published by 1st December 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030.

This planned procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tree maintenance and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are indicated as suitable for this lot. By participating in this framework, businesses can enhance their growth potential through stable involvement in public sector projects over a multi-year period. The procurement's open procedure encourages wide competition, making it an appealing chance for both established companies in the field and new entrants seeking to expand into public sector contracts. Additionally, the long contract duration offers extended business continuity and potential for relationship development with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To establish a framework for the provision of tree maintenance services. Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition at this moment in time. It is anticipated that the Council will publish a PME notice in November 2025 containing further details in respect of this opportunity (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d763
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069855-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_smbc@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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