Tender

Tree Maintenance Services

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Dover District Council, based in Whitfield, Dover. They have initiated an open tender for "Tree Maintenance Services," which encompasses tree removal, surgery, stump removal, and dead wooding across various council-managed properties. The opportunity is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 27th February 2026. It is classified under the services category, particularly focusing on tree maintenance within the UKJ44 region. The procurement follows an open method with below-threshold competition, offering a contract valued at up to £144,000 gross, with the provision for electronic submissions through the noted portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in tree-cutting and maintenance services. With an emphasis on price (65%) and quality (35%) as award criteria, businesses with competitive pricing and high service quality will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The initial contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possibility of a one-year extension, lending long-term stability and potential for ongoing collaboration with Dover District Council for adept service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Tree Maintenance Services includes but is not restricted to tree removal, tree surgery, stump removal and dead wooding to be carried out on Dover District Council (DDC) premises, parks and open spaces, churchyards, cemeteries, housing property and corporate buildings. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Tree-cutting-services./384NX8345N To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/384NX8345N

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008898-2026
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01304872419

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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