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Tree Surgery Framework - Yorkshire

FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:32

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 19:57

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, operating on behalf of the Forestry Commission, conducted an open tender process culminating in a framework agreement for tree surgery tasks within the Yorkshire Forest District. This procurement, categorised under forestry services, involved a comprehensive call-off framework with distinct Lots for the eastern and western regions of Yorkshire. The tender commenced on October 15, 2026, and highlighted a procurement timeline where interested suppliers could bid by January 9, 2026, and submit inquiries by December 19, 2025. The procurement process has now progressed to the award stage, with Arborix Ltd, Advanced Trees & Grounds Limited, and Glendale Countryside Ltd emerging as successful suppliers. Notably, this initiative, governed by UKPGA legal frameworks, is designed to ensure expedited and reliable fulfilment of forestry services across specified locations while adhering to health and safety standards.

This tree surgery framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, particularly those with a track record of operating in publicly accessible areas. The framework favours suppliers proficient in adhering to industry best practices, including guidance from the Arboricultural Association and FISA. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as large enterprises experienced in quick service delivery and environmental compliance, would be well-suited to participate, thereby benefiting from direct award contracts within the framework's call-off structure. Suppliers might further establish themselves as preferred service providers in the region by capitalising on the visible demand for qualified tree surgery services, potentially leading to business development through increased workload and local service engagements.

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Notice Title

Tree Surgery Framework - Yorkshire

Notice Description

Forestry England have completed a tender for a framework agreement for tree surgery works in the Yorkshire Forest District. The framework agreement is be split into two Lots, one for the east region and the other for the west region of Yorkshire. Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ADVANCED TREES & GROUNDS

ARBORIX

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

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