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Ash Dieback Management in Leeds April 2026 - March 2030

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:44

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has successfully completed the "Ash Dieback Management in Leeds" project, running from April 2026 through March 2030. The procurement, aimed at managing ash trees across Leeds due to dieback issues, involved activities such as ground truthing, surveying, tree removal, replanting and management of newly planted trees. The project, categorised under 'Tree-maintenance services', was conducted under an open procedure, reflecting a total contract value of £5.4 million. Located in the UKE42 region (Leeds), the process commenced with tenders from various large-scale suppliers. The award was made to Treesaw Ltd, with the contract period extending from May 2026 to May 2030, allowing for potential renewals of up to two additional years. Key dates included the standstill period ending on 8th April 2026 and the contract commencement on 11th May 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the tree management and forestry sectors, particularly those equipped with the resources to handle large-scale projects. Companies like Treesaw Ltd, which was awarded the contract, benefited from their capacity to manage extensive tree maintenance and ecological tasks. The open procurement method welcomes competitive participation, fostering a landscape where well-equipped organisations can showcase their quality and pricing strategies, thus enhancing their business footprint in public sector contracts. This could serve as a precedent for similar future projects, inviting diverse suppliers to engage and expand their expertise in environmental management services.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027836-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREESAW

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