Tender

Trowbridge RTC Tree works

TROWBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
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05 Jan 2026 at 11:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trowbridge Town Council is currently in the tendering stage for a contract entitled "Trowbridge RTC Tree Works", focused within the industry category of tree-cutting and tree-maintenance services. The work is to be carried out at various locations around Trowbridge in the South West of England (region UKK). This procurement process is categorized under services and adopts an open method, allowing below-threshold open competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically to stuart.legg@trowbridge.gov.uk by 12 noon on the 27th of February, 2026. The tender's estimated value is £40,000 (excluding VAT), with a total contract amounting to £48,000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 30th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in arboriculture, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in tree maintenance and cutting. With 70% of the evaluation weight placed on price and 30% on quality, companies that can offer competitive pricing combined with demonstrated operational capability and relevant experience will have a strong chance of success. Contractors are invited to showcase previous case studies, risk assessments, insurance credentials, and any additional information that could enhance their proposal. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within public sector works, enhance their regional presence, and solidify their reputation in the provision of tree-cutting and maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trowbridge RTC Tree works

Notice Description

Trowbridge Town Council Invitation to Tender Tree Works Introduction Trowbridge Town Council are inviting tenders from competent interested parties to carry out required tree works on Trowbridge Town Council maintained sites. Towards the end of 2025 Trowbridge TC engaged a contractor to carry out a tree survey on our sites. The findings of which are the subject of this tender. Location The tree work is required at several locations around Trowbridge, see below. Full location maps are available in the tender docs. Tree work specification All work undertaken must be in line with best practice and BS3998 (2010). See Tree work specification document and plans for more information and the work required. Tender Submissions Trowbridge Town Council require tenderers to submit a tender containing a detailed financial cost statement along with example RAMs, relevant case study examples, insurance details and any other relevant information. Assessment of Submission It is the intention of the Town Council to assess the bids through the use of a matrix with a weighting of 70% price and 30% quality. A copy of the quality matrix criteria is below. Category Criterion Weighting % Financial Proposal Price competitiveness 70 Operational capability Relevant Experience and capacity 10 H&S 10 Added Value Engagement 10 The Town Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender, nor will it pay any expenses which may be occurred by any Tenderer in the preparation of this tender. All recipients of these documents, whether or not they submit a tender, shall treat them as private and confidential. Tenders which do not conform to the foregoing instructions will not be considered. All rates and prices must be, and will deem to have been, tendered exclusive of VAT. Conditions of Contract The Town Council will enter into a formal contract with the successful tenderer for the tree work. Conditions of Tender The completed submission, as specified in the schedule of Documents below, are to be returned to the Town Clerk at the offices of Trowbridge Town Council by 12 noon 27th February 2026. Email address stuart.legg@trowbridge.gov.uk The tenderer must not contact councillors or staff other than the specified point of contact for the Town Council as identified above for any reason at all. The tenderer must not contact councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender outside the prescribed process. The tenderer is to provide an electronic copy of the submission to the email address above. The electronic copy may be via email. Any tenders delivered outside of these times will not be accepted. Please note, the comprehensiveness and quality of the documents will be used to assess the tender returns. Schedule of Documents The documents listed below will be required as part of the submission for assessment. A. Financial cost statement To include detailed breakdown of costs B. Experience Please submit details of your relevant experience and qualifications including membership of any relevant professional bodies. D. Insurances Please submit copies of your relevant insurances. E. Health and Safety Please submit examples of RAMs or qualifications. F. Additional Information Please submit any additional information that would be beneficial to the assessment of the tender. Contact Information For further details and queries, please contact stuart.legg@trowbridge.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000243-2026
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

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Dec 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
TROWBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.legg@trowbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8AH
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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