Planning

Arboricultural Services - Preliminary Market Engagement

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 17:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is initiating a planning process for procurement titled "Arboricultural Services - Preliminary Market Engagement" under the services category, aiming to enhance its land and property portfolio throughout North Yorkshire. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with key activities including felling, pruning, stump removal, emergency call-out provision, and tree planting. Interested parties should take note of the engagement milestone scheduled for 6th March 2026. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, ensuring opportunities for businesses that meet the requirements. The estimated contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with the possibility of renewal up to July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboricultural services, tree maintenance, and green area planting and maintenance. Given the wide range of services required, from mechanical tree felling to aerial tree inspection, SMEs involved in these sectors are particularly suited to compete. The council is seeking suppliers that can contribute to defining the scope of the tender and providing innovative solutions. With a gross estimated value of £350,000, this procurement process could offer substantial growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering durable and sustainable tree management services across North Yorkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboricultural Services - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification in respect of arboricultural services for various activities within its land and property portfolio throughout North Yorkshire. Services within the contract include, but are not limited to; * Felling, including mechanical tree felling operations * Pruning & Associated Works * Stump Removal & treatment * Emergency Call-Out Provision including Out of Hours * Cyclical Tree Maintenance * Specialised Practices * Aerial Tree Inspection * Tree Planting & Establishment (including watering)

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102889&TID=100108096&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065561
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014033-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Benjamin Hudson
Contact Email
benjamin.hudson1@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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