Planning

RBWM Tree Preservation Order Project

ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

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Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is currently in the planning stage of a potential tender titled "RBWM Tree Preservation Order Project". This initiative is focused on tree maintenance services within the region identified as UKJ in the United Kingdom. The aim is to evaluate and possibly modify some 2000 Tree Preservation Orders within the borough, ensuring their data alignment and accessibility on RBWM's website, along with updated mapping for easy resident access. Suppliers are invited to express interest and submit indicative costs by 12th March 2026, with the project contract expected to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tree-maintenance services and data management, particularly those capable of handling large-scale inspections and modifications promptly. The project favours SMEs, providing them with the potential to grow by engaging in data alignment and public transparency initiatives. Participants with expertise in digital mapping, spatial information systems, and cost estimation related to complex projects would be particularly well-suited to compete in this opportunity to bolster their business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBWM Tree Preservation Order Project

Notice Description

RBWM is exploring options in relation to a tree preservation order (TPO) project. The borough has some 2000 TPOs, some of which contain anomalies or potential errors. They require investigation and the orders may need modifying to ensure they align with reality (e.g. whether there is even a particular tree existing to protect). This data alignment and collection activity constitutes the first part of the project. There is then a second part which looks at accessibility and sharing this information on RBWM's website (along with updated mapping/spacial information) for residents. There may be a sub-set of the 2000 (e.g. very recent TPOs) which do not require inspection; this is yet quantified to a nicety. RBWM is also exploring in-house options and is not committing to running a procurement process at this stage. At this juncture, RBWM is keen to explore market interest and, critically, explore tentative costings for this project. Interested suppliers should assume that all 2000 require some inspection and should present a total indicative cost (to include the transparency work in the latter part of the project). Any expressions of interest and potential costings should be e-mailed to joey.stanford@rbwm.gov.uk by 12/03 (1pm). Please ask any questions.

Planning Information

See procurement description.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016124-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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