Tender

Tree Works

SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Skegness Town Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Tree Works." This project involves various tree maintenance services on council-owned land in Skegness and Winthorpe. The tender, classified under the "Tree-maintenance services" category, is an active opportunity with an open procurement method aimed at services valued at £25,000. Interested parties must submit their bids via email or post by 5th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 17th December 2025. The work is scheduled to start on 15th January 2026 and must be completed by 1st November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in providing tree maintenance services. Companies with relevant qualifications such as LANTRA/NPTC certifications and robust public liability insurance will find themselves well-positioned. The evaluation criteria focus on delivering the best value for money, considering factors like price, quality, and technical merit. Businesses equipped with strong health and safety compliance procedures alongside the necessary insurances are encouraged to compete for this lucrative project, which can catalyse business growth and visibility in the domain of public sector tree maintenance projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Works

Notice Description

Various tree works to trees on Council owned land in Skegness and Winthorpe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078473-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@skegnesscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01754840040

Buyer Location

Locality
SKEGNESS
Postcode
PE25 2AX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Scarbrough & Seacroft
Westminster Constituency
Boston and Skegness

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