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Arboriculture Tree Services

ASPIRE HOUSING

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Aspire Housing, relates to the provision of arboriculture tree services within the Staffordshire region, specifically Newcastle under Lyme. Classified under services within the tree-maintenance category, this tender was conducted through a mini competition under Aspire's DPS ID476. The procurement method employed was limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £410,000 GBP, was signed with HRJ Gould Limited on 3rd March 2026. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being activated subsequent to the contract signing on 4th March 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in tree maintenance services, including removal, pruning, felling, and addressing plant infestations such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. Companies that specialise in emergency tree call-outs, particularly in adverse weather conditions, will find this contract conducive to growth. The procurement process, as tendered via Aspire's DPS, offers a streamlined process for SMEs, demonstrated by HRJ Gould Limited's successful bid. Such tenders highlight growth potential for SMEs in the services sector, offering scope for businesses well-versed in managing tree preservation orders and maintaining using quality-driven solutions in regional property maintenance projects.

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Notice Title

Arboriculture Tree Services

Notice Description

To do all manner of tree works including removal, pruning, felling and emergency call out works in the event trees being bought down by weather conditions or hanging branches. To also remove ivy or such trailing plants off Aspire properties and to deal with large infestations of Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and such like. To also check for Tree Preservation Orders on all trees before commencing work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To do all manner of tree works including removal, pruning, felling and emergency call out works in the event trees being bought down by weather conditions or hanging branches. To also remove ivy or such trailing plants off Aspire properties and to deal with large infestations of Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and such like. To also check for Tree Preservation Orders on all trees before commencing work.

Options: Option to extend for a period of 2x 12 months

Procurement Information

This was tendered via Mini competition under Aspires DPS ID476 - Maintenance works - Lot 18 Tree services. Aspire DPS was published under Tender Notice 2024/S 000-000358 Unable to link Notice due to notice being published by 3rd party and not Aspire account

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066221
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019495-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£410,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HRJ GOULD

Further Information

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