Tender

Arboricultural advice for 3 years

BROADS AUTHORITY

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 12:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority, based in Norwich, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a contract to provide Arboricultural advice over the next three years. This contract primarily involves dealing with tree works applications for protected trees and advising the Planning department on tree-related planning matters. The tender, identified under the code ocds-h6vhtk-061421, is in the tender stage, with submission details being finalised by 16th March 2026 at 14:00 hours. Potential bidders should note that the procurement method is open competition, specifically below the threshold category, and the contract is classified under a variety of sectors ranging from Technical planning services to Horticultural services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in offering arboricultural services, urban landscape advice, and related technical consultancy. Ideal candidates might include those with established experience in servicing other local planning authorities and possessing strong local knowledge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's flexibility and relevance to their operational capacities. The contract, valued up to £108,000 gross, also has an option for a two-year extension, facilitating long-term strategic growth opportunities for winners of this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboricultural advice for 3 years

Notice Description

The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply Arboricultural advice, primarily to the Planning department. Work will include: * Dealing with tree works applications for protected trees * Advising the Development Management team on tree-related matters arising as a result of planning applications * To undertake duties relating to the making of new Tree Preservation Orders Along with other works detailed in the tender pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract by two additional years to be agreed by both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061421
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008913-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 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
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kate Knights
Contact Email
kate.knights@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 756074

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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