Tender

Ash Dieback Management in Leeds April 2026 - March 2030

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 09:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is seeking to engage suitable suppliers for the Ash Dieback Management project in Leeds, scheduled from April 2026 to March 2030. This tender, currently in the active tender stage with procurement being conducted through an open procedure, involves tree-maintenance services. The scope includes ground truthing, surveying ash trees, removal, planting and the future management of new trees across the Leeds area (UKE42 region). Key dates for this procurement include the end of the tender period on 11th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £4.5 million (net of VAT), with provisions for electronic submission of tenders in English.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the tree maintenance and environmental services sectors to expand their portfolio and participate in a long-term public sector project. Given the project's scale and the quality criteria set, SMEs with expertise in arboriculture and environmental management are well-suited to compete. The contract offers the potential for further growth as it includes a renewal option of up to two additional years, ensuring continuity and longer-term partnership prospects with Leeds City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ash Dieback Management in Leeds April 2026 - March 2030

Notice Description

Ash Dieback Management in Leeds April 2026 - March 2030. To carry out Ash tree management across Leeds, including, ground truthing, survey of ash trees, removal of trees and planting of trees and their future establishment management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to a maximum of 2 x 12 months can be taken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011221-2026
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
Open procedure
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Quality
Contact Email
environmentandcommunities@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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